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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.

Only 8 per cent of freelancers and contractors prefer to work completely remotely

New research reveals just eight per cent of freelancers and contractors prefer to work completely remotely.

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One in ten professionals have experienced homophobic bullying at work

Concerning new research from CV-Library, reveal more than one in ten professionals have experienced homophobic bullying at work.

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Social Enterprise UK report lifts the lid on the future of business

A major new report into how business is conducted in the UK today reveals the continued growth of the Social Enterprise movement.

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Female managers earn £12K less than male colleagues

New research reveals the gender pay gap now stands at 26.8 per cent for UK managers - an average £11,606 per year.

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British Small Business Awards 2017: Utilities Provider of the Year shortlist

The Utilities Provider of the Year finalists at the British Small Business Awards have been announced, rewarding customer service and an SME-focused approach.

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Poor time management, an obstacle to Britain’s economy

New research shows that poor time management by UK businesses can become an obstacle for the larger economy.

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British Small Business Awards 2017: Technology Provider of the Year shortlist

The Technology Provider of the Year finalists at the British Small Business Awards have been announced, with the section rewarding the IT provider with the product most suited to SME needs.

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Number of EU workers looking for jobs in the UK plummets

New research on job site, CV-Library, shows traffic from EU workers has plummeted following the EU referendum.

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British Small Business Awards 2017: Technology Provider of the Year shortlist

The Technology Provider of the Year finalists at the British Small Business Awards have been announced, with the section rewarding the IT provider with the product most suited to SME needs.

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Number of EU workers looking for jobs in the UK plummets

New research on job site, CV-Library, shows traffic from EU workers has plummeted following the EU referendum.

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Nearly a quarter of digital marketers don’t track marketing spend

Greenlight report reveals many in the marketing industry aren’t sure they are spending their marketing budgets effectively – be it the audience or channel, there is much uncertainty.

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Tech businesses combine to tackle SME cashflow issues

Two fintech firms are collaborating to help SMEs not only identify an impending cashflow crisis, but also deliver the funding required to return them to health.

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Entrepreneurial success depends on character, not gender

Entrepreneurial success depends on character, not gender, but female and male entrepreneurs differ significantly when it comes to romance

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Businesses do not communicate as well as they think

Majority of consumers are dissatisfied with communication experience, despite most businesses reporting they communicate effectively.

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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

Partner content

How should I select my business broadband provider?

As with any supplier, it’s important to do your research and ask important questions before you select a broadband provider for your business. But what are the must-have things you should take into consideration?