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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.

Tech sector shakes off Brexit blues

The UK tech sector is confident about prospects in 2017 despite Brexit, Trump and fluctuating economic headwinds.

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Dislocated businesses: Employees remain dissatisfied in their jobs

Just 10 per cent of UK employees feel completely satisfied in their job, while a tiny 16 per cent feel their boss is an inspiration, a new report reveals.

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Millions of SMEs in Brexit trade limbo

Small businesses are relying on international income, but uncertainty around Brexit is leaving them in a trade limbo.

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Small business owners rely on personal finances over loans

SME decision makers' personal finances are more greatly affected by their business than those in larger companies.

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How Brexit and Trump has affected digital marketers 2017 strategy

Following Brexit and the Trump presidency, nearly half of digital marketers do not believe they were tailoring their campaigns correctly.

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Almost half of SMEs cancel Valentines dates due to work commitments

In the wake of Valentines day 2017, First Data finds that business owners prioritise the company over romance.

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Small businesses remain unaware of the dangers email threats can pose

Thousands of targeted attacks detected amongst small businesses, including 421 email threats with unknown malware attachments.

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Don’t call me ‘bae’: 64 per cent of consumers hate brands using slang terms

New research highlights the importance of a brand knowing its audience and getting its voice and tone correct.

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Small businesses remain unaware of the dangers email threats can pose

Thousands of targeted attacks detected amongst small businesses, including 421 email threats with unknown malware attachments.

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Don’t call me ‘bae’: 64 per cent of consumers hate brands using slang terms

New research highlights the importance of a brand knowing its audience and getting its voice and tone correct.

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A fifth of UK startups expect to open a European outpost due to Brexit

Nearly a quarter of UK startups expect to open a European outpost due to Brexit, according to research from Silicon Valley Bank.

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UK SMEs lost £8.72 billion every year managing company expenses

The £8.72 Billion problem faced by SMEs across the UK - the time and resources taken to keep track of employee and company expenses.

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188 high-level cyber-attacks hitting UK in three months

The UK's national infrastructure has been hit by 188 major cyber-attacks in the last three months, new data reveals.

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Majority of UK accountants plan to leave their job

New data reveals that the majority of UK accountants are planning to leave their job in the next two years.

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