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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.

Exporter confidence remains high, but exchange rates a concern

In the face of Brexit adversity, confidence is high and the future looks bright for UK exporters over the next 12 months.

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SMEs spend 19 million hours each month on managing their finances

Britain’s army of sole traders and micro businesses are spending 19 million hours each month; the equivalent of 2.5 million working days, managing finances.

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Tech-savvy shoppers demand better payment options from UK retailers

British SMEs are missing out on an estimated £1.6 billion by not accepting “next generation” payment technology, research shows.

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UK workers say they don’t need to be in an office to be productive

Eight out of ten UK workers say they don’t need to be in an office to be productive, highlighting a craving for flexible working.

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Are EU supply chains strong enough to support SME confidence?

SMEs still confident in growth despite Brexit but supply chains are not strong enough to support them through the next few years.

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Jobs for the boys myth limits apprenticeship opportunities

School leavers are missing out on potential apprenticeship opportunities because they mistakenly believe that the careers available to them are in so called ‘traditional’ gender specific careers, reveals new research.

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IT leaders propose their vision for the future of business communications

New Fuze research exposes what UK business leaders plan for their companies communications in the future.

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Mothers take pay cut of £11,000 per year to work around their children

Just two fifths of British mothers return to their career following having children, with the rest either switching jobs for one that suits their new lifestyle.

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IT leaders propose their vision for the future of business communications

New Fuze research exposes what UK business leaders plan for their companies communications in the future.

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Mothers take pay cut of £11,000 per year to work around their children

Just two fifths of British mothers return to their career following having children, with the rest either switching jobs for one that suits their new lifestyle.

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UK businesses at risk of losing their workforce due to signal black spots

Arqiva study finds one in four Brits would move jobs as a result of poor office mobile signal

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Four reasons why business travel could improve your life

Here, CitySuites tells us why having the opportunity to travel around the globe for work can help improve your life.

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Six pitfalls of software rollouts

Increasingly often launching products and services hinges on having exceptional digital resources, but software rollouts aren't always smooth sailing.

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FSB raises the alarm with the UK’s 5.5 million businesses

The Federation of Small Businesses calls on UK small businesses to be more aware of the dangers of cybercrime and how to protect themselves.

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