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Apprenticeships and Internships

Articles, advice and analysis on UK small business apprenticeships and internships.

News

Gates beats Cowell as top boss for apprentices

Microsoft founder Bill Gates is the top fantasy boss for UK apprentices, a survey finds.

Employing & managing staff

Taking on an apprentice

During National Apprenticeship Week, SmallBusiness.co.uk provides some tips on making the internship work.

News

FSB: Let’s help businesses take on apprentices

The Federation of Small Businesses has urged the government to make it easier for companies to take on apprentices.

News

Apprentices get minimum wage

For the first time apprentices will be given a minimum wage of £2.50 per hour. 

The new rate will come into force in October, along with a 2 per cent rise for adults of £5.93 an hour.

News

SMEs ‘would benefit from graduate internships’

Government plans to increase internships will allow small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to benefit from taking on graduates, an expert asserts.

News

Female apprentices recognised

Skills secretary John Denham has celebrated the number of women going into apprenticeships and the success of the programme overall.

Employing & managing staff

Employing school-leavers

Are there currently any incentives paid by Government to employers for employing school-leavers or 'first jobbers'?

Employing & managing staff

Guide to Apprenticeships

In a recent survey conducted amongst members of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), 31.8 per cent reported experiencing skill shortages amongst their current staff, in managerial, advanced IT, technical and sales and marketing roles. So what's to be done? SmallBusiness.co.uk teamed up with the FSB to give you this guide to apprenticeships.

Business Technology

Future-proof your business communications set-up

Landlines as we know them will be scrapped in 2027 – along with a raft of upcoming business changes. Here's how to ensure your communications set-up is fit for whatever the future brings

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.

Business Technology

Friendly guide – top tips for small businesses switching to VoIP

With the landline shutdown coming fast, there’s never been a better time to switch to VoIP. Don’t let your small business be left behind!

Export & Import

Avoid delays with exports and imports

Many factors can affect products’ journeys from A to B. Here are some tips for best practice for successful shipping in the modern world