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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.

UK employees are unhappy at work, new study finds

Recognising and rewarding good work is the key to motivating and retaining employees, according to new study.

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Why 2017 will provide the perfect conditions for selling a business

A flurry of investor activity predicted for the new year could could provide an opportunity for business owners to sell, research finds.

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Creative workers build positive business results, according to UK bosses

Encouraging creativity in employees is highly valued among employers and could drive up productivity, research finds.

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UK managers involved in international bribery, study finds

UK managers are experiencing corruption and bribery when dealing with other countries, a study shows.

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Brexit outlook is dividing UK businesses, finds report

UK businesses are divided over the Brexit outlook with large businesses significantly more optimistic about the future than their small business counterparts, research finds.

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Offices see dramatic increase in workloads over past year

Workloads in offices around the UK have gone up markedly over the last year, resulting in increased stress levels as employees work longer hours and have less time for their families and holidays.

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British workers dream of starting their own business

British workers have big aspirations as a new study looks into men and women's dreams of starting a business of their own.

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Productivity is higher in the office, according to new study

Two thirds of British workers say they are most productive working in the office and half say remote working makes them stressed and disconnected.

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British workers dream of starting their own business

British workers have big aspirations as a new study looks into men and women's dreams of starting a business of their own.

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Productivity is higher in the office, according to new study

Two thirds of British workers say they are most productive working in the office and half say remote working makes them stressed and disconnected.

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Self-employed don’t want any rights, survey reveals

Sickness, maternity and holiday rights of self-employed workers have been called into question following the uncertainty over the self-employed status of Uber drivers.

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Businesses put consumers at risk of cybercrime

Small businesses remain open to cyber attacks despite the danger to consumer clients, according to research.

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How small businesses cope with bad reviews online

One in five small businesses say negative content and bad reviews can permanently damage their company online.

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Creative freelancers losing over £5k a year due to unpaid work

Freelancers working in creative industries revealed an estimated average loss of £5,394 per person per year, due to unpaid work.

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