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Job hunting

Articles exploring job hunting topics for small businesses and how they should approach job search and applications to best attract and retain top talent.

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Job hunters warned to be vigilant as scammers target graduates

A study has shown that graduates and students are at risk of being scammed when looking for their first job.

Employing & managing staff

Two in three jobseekers providing false information

Nearly two thirds (63 per cent) of job applications contained errors in the first six months of 2016, research finds.

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UK job market defiant against Brexit

The UK’s job market is standing strong, suggesting that the predicted Brexit backlash is yet to have any significant impact on British jobs, research finds.

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Jobseekers with diverse interests more attractive to employers

School leavers and graduates who take part in extra-curricular activities stand out among job applicants, a study shows.

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Employers face fibbing candidates 

One in five Britons admit to lying in interviews and on application forms to get the job of their dreams, research finds.

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Britain at risk of brain drain

Some 7.6 million British workers are willing to move overseas to improve their job prospects, research finds.

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Job hunting workers cost employers

UK employees spend 14 million working hours a week job hunting, costing employers more than £250 million, research finds.

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SMEs get pick of workers

Businesses are being inundated with job applications.

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‘NetReps’ mar job applications

A growing number of UK employers are judging job applicants on their internet reputations, according to new research.

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

Small business owners: discover alternative funding solutions to help fuel your growth

Business Technology

Why you should upgrade your tech now rather than later

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Investing in a franchise

Should I buy a franchise or go solo?

Starting a new business is an exciting venture. But – especially in well-established industry sectors – a key question is whether it would be better to buy a franchise or go solo.