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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.

Millennial employees value experiences over financial rewards

New research reveals that millennial workers would rather receive experiential rewards for hard work over financial gifts.

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The forgotten generation: Marginalised older workers feel less appreciated

New survey of office workers reveals deep divides in today’s multi-generational workplaces.

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Britain set to lose its iconic small shops

AXA reveals that British small shops and businesses barely scrape minimum wage and have little or no plans to hire or grow in 2017.

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High-flying workers lead the charge into self-employment

Rise in self-employment is led by tax advantages for workers in high-paying ‘privileged’ sectors rather than the gig economy.

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‘Hello?’ Research suggests telephone greeting could lose you customers

Research reveals that a business’s phone greeting can have an impact on whether the caller will want to work with them.

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What mistakes are you making on your CV?

Job hunters across the UK are at risk of jeopardising their career opportunities by making small mistakes on their CV, study reveals.

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Make it British helping designers connect with UK manufacturers

In the run up to London fashion week, Make It British is working hard to connect designers with UK manufacturers.

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Long-termism needed in talent management as well as business strategies

Companies with long term views when recruiting talent consistently outperform their peers, new research reveals.

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Make it British helping designers connect with UK manufacturers

In the run up to London fashion week, Make It British is working hard to connect designers with UK manufacturers.

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Long-termism needed in talent management as well as business strategies

Companies with long term views when recruiting talent consistently outperform their peers, new research reveals.

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UK working parents spend two hours a day with the kids this half-term

New research reveals UK working parents were able to spend an average of just 2 hours a day with their children this half term.

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Email marketing reaching record highs in click-through rates

Latest research on the performance of email marketing shows continuing levels of audience engagement going into 2017.

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Half of the Fortune 500 will not exist in ten years, say c-suite executives

New research reveals that two thirds of c-suite executives believe that 40 per cent of the Fortune 500 will not exist in 10 years.

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Entrepreneur nation – Four million Brits to become self-employed

One in seven British workers aim to become self-employed at some point in the future, according to new research.

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