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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.

Government plans to tackle gender pay gaps only superficial

Businesses will have to take more responsibility over the gender pay levels, but women could still come out second best, a new study reveals.

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Bosses driven crazy by employee habits

Poor time keeping, office romances and foul employee habits rife when working in smaller businesses, a new study reveals.

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UK businesses owe £1.8 billion in late corporation tax

Businesses are increasingly struggling to pay their bills after corporation tax payments in arrears rises.

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How home energy saving habits can help your business

Employee energy usage at home, their attitudes towards green energy and energy saving habits could save your business money.

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Small businesses expect revenues to shrink in 2017

Three quarters of SMEs expect revenues to shrink or stand still in the next 12 months, a new study reveals.

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UK needs a whole economy approach to make success of Brexit

For the UK to succeed after the Brexit vote, businesses are encouraged to remain conscious of the whole economy.

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Five social media resolutions you should be making for 2017

As the end of the year draws to a close, small business owners are beginning to look to re-evaluate and improve their social media strategy.

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Retailers running out of time to rescue festive trading performance

While UK retailers may have been hopeful for a strong performance in the run up to Christmas, many report another weak festive trading period.

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Five social media resolutions you should be making for 2017

As the end of the year draws to a close, small business owners are beginning to look to re-evaluate and improve their social media strategy.

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Retailers running out of time to rescue festive trading performance

While UK retailers may have been hopeful for a strong performance in the run up to Christmas, many report another weak festive trading period.

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Millennials: A lost generation between Gen X and Gen Z

Nearly four in ten Millennials feel their education has left them unprepared for the world of work, according to research.

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Two thirds of traders say December is worst month for delayed invoices

Half of traders have faced cash flow problems in the last 3 months and expect to face delayed invoices over the next two months.

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Bosses are making Christmas miserable for UK workers

Majority of UK workers will not be taking part in any festive celebrations in the office and employers wont be offering bonuses, a new study reveals.

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How to keep your employees motivated this January

Opus Energy talks us through how to keep staff motivated and productive in the weeks after Christmas.

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