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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.

Unsung heroes of the office are worth £525 million a year to UK SMEs

Trainline for Business has revealed that the unsung heroes of the workplace, or ‘Office Oracles’, who book business travel, fix printers, and manage the conference call system, are worth £525 million annually to SMEs, with those working within the technology sector worth the most.

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Half of customers would walk away if cash is the only payment option

Almost two thirds of customers say only some of the SMEs they visit accept cards as a payment option, with many abandoning the purchase because of it.

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What makes a regulated broker different from a non-regulated one?

The knowledge of the differences between a regulated broker and a non-regulated broker is significant and should be with the customers putting their capital into investment.

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Hawaiian shirts and hog roasts top the summer perks wish list

CV-Library reveals what perks UK professionals want to help see them through a hot summer’s day at work.

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Employees’ anxiety over meetings driving them to drink

Nearly half of UK workers admit to getting anxiety over meetings at work, as horrible bosses cause them grief.

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Rise of the uninsured economy? Start-ups boom but lack protection

Just four in ten businesses operate with insurance in their first three years, most commonly assuming they are ‘too small’ for claims.

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Most contractors believe their input is needed for accurate IR35 decisions

Research highlights that UK contractors do not believe accurate IR35 decisions can be made without their input.

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Half of British workers don’t use their full holiday allowance

New research suggests one in seven British workers did not use their full holiday allowance last year.

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Most contractors believe their input is needed for accurate IR35 decisions

Research highlights that UK contractors do not believe accurate IR35 decisions can be made without their input.

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Half of British workers don’t use their full holiday allowance

New research suggests one in seven British workers did not use their full holiday allowance last year.

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Employees in the workplace are not taking health and safety seriously

British young people in the workplace are not taking health and safety seriously enough, according to new research.

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Brexit fails to dampen UK’s entrepreneurial spirit

New data from MoneySuperMarket reveals a boost in small businesses entrepreneurial spirit post-Brexit.

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Are young professionals being excluded from flexible working?

Eight in ten British millennials feel unable to ask for flexible working, fearing criticism and judgement from their bosses.

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Lack of proactive planning by business as they prepare for Brexit

Snap general election, hung parliament and and Brexit negotiations have thrown business planning into trouble.

Partner content

Benefits of switching to the right business bank account

In case you were in any doubt, here are five key benefits of switching your business bank account – and how to make the switch.

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.

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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?