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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.

Arrogance is the biggest turnoff for recruiters when interviewing candidates

Candidates on the hunt for new jobs are being warned by recruiters not to cross the line from confidence to arrogance in their interviews.

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Call for Chancellor to reform taxes for businesses

Ahead of the Autumn Statement, an accountancy practice has set out 11 ways businesses would like to see taxes reformed.

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A third of consumers believe cash will become obsolete by 2020

Consumers have demonstrated their lack of faith in the endurance of cash, with the latest payment gadgets ruling the roost, according to a study.

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Consumers frustrated with repeating themselves during customer service

Having to repeat themselves, whether in-store, online or over the phone, is the worst customer service bugbear for UK consumers, research finds.

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Doing business with the government has been made easier

The Cabinet Office and Government Digital Service has issued new guidelines to help level the playing field for tech and IT companies wanting to do business with government.

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Why Baby Boomer employees are the most motivated and driven

Baby Boomers, those born between 1946 and 1964, are still some of the most motivated and driven members of the workforce, research finds.

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Small businesses propping up the UK economy

Small businesses are making big money for the UK economy, according to a study of the cities with the best potential for SMEs.

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Youngsters lacking confidence in job prospects

A third of 16-21 year olds (32 per cent) in the UK lack confidence in their local job prospects due to a lack of awareness of opportunities (35 per cent), and worries over their experience (56 per cent).

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Small businesses propping up the UK economy

Small businesses are making big money for the UK economy, according to a study of the cities with the best potential for SMEs.

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Youngsters lacking confidence in job prospects

A third of 16-21 year olds (32 per cent) in the UK lack confidence in their local job prospects due to a lack of awareness of opportunities (35 per cent), and worries over their experience (56 per cent).

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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.

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Local shops found to be more valuable than ever

The 2016 Local Shop Report has revealed the essential role that convenience stores play in the modern retail landscape, with stores more relevant than ever before in consumers' lives.

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Invoice finance proving popular for small businesses

The total amount of lending UK businesses secured through invoice finance has passed the £20 billion barrier for the first time, hitting a record £20.3 billion this year, up 5 per cent from £19.3 billion last year.

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Employees leave companies for new challenges rather than higher salaries

The main reason workers leave a company is to take on a bigger challenge, rather than to earn more money, a study finds.

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