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The news section on Small Business UK allows you to keep up to date with the latest news, economic trends and regulatory developments affecting new and established UK small businesses.

What is the best month of the year to submit a job application?

Despite what was previously thought, by calculating the difference between vacancies and online searches, new research concludes that January is the worst time of the year to submit a job application.

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Professionals reveal what they want from their career in 2018

Three quarters of UK workers reveal they have made career or work-based resolutions for 2018.

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Brexit to revolutionise SMEs’ recruitment strategies

Brexit is transforming SMEs’ recruitment strategies, as they try to keep up with the changes, research finds.

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Consumers looking for the perfect loyalty scheme – how to take advantage

Give us discounts, but make us feel special! Consumers still looking for the perfect loyalty scheme.

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SME bosses optimistic about funding options in 2018

Nearly half of UK SME bosses think their business’ revenues will increase in 2018, thanks to better funding options.

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Small business confidence continues to fall in 2018

Small business confidence continues to fall as domestic fears over the economy and Brexit weigh down on outlook.

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Considering a career change? Here’s what you need to know

Here, we reveal the top ten industries for those considering a career change.

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Pointless and unproductive meetings cost SMEs £973,000 every year

According to research conducted by STL Microsoft Training, 139 pointless and unproductive work meetings occur within SMEs every year costing just under £1 million annually.

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Considering a career change? Here’s what you need to know

Here, we reveal the top ten industries for those considering a career change.

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Pointless and unproductive meetings cost SMEs £973,000 every year

According to research conducted by STL Microsoft Training, 139 pointless and unproductive work meetings occur within SMEs every year costing just under £1 million annually.

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Majority of UK employees looking for a new job

New research from The Employee Awards reveals that 52 per cent of employees will be searching for new employment in 2018 due to low productivity.

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The biggest cyber fears for financial and public sector in 2018

Sophisticated cyber threats are biggest technology fear for financial and public sector in 2018 according to new research.

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Is flexible working more valuable to employees than a pay rise?

Flexible working could be more important to employees than a pay rise in 2018, says Adrian Lewis, Activ Absence.

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Selling online: UK SMEs switch to digital sales in 2018

Research finds the number of SMEs taking the plunge to improve digital sales is set to rise from 64 per cent to 88 per cent who say they plan to by 2018.

Business Loans

A guide to getting a small business loan

Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.

Partner content

What are the funding options for hospitality businesses?

Hospitality businesses have faced a number of challenges in the last couple of years. Find out what funding and support is available.

Employing & managing staff

The importance of vocational rehabilitation services for SMEs

In Aviva’s latest SME research*, 57 per cent of employers surveyed agreed that nowadays employees expect benefits to protect against loss of income or earnings. What do you offer your people?

Partner content

What are the benefits of business broadband?

Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade