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News

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.

Businesses turn to credit cards for funding

Entrepreneurs look to use credit cards for business funding in difficult times for securing capital.

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Health and safety law a bugbear for business

Small businesses wish to see a shake up in prohibitive health and safety laws.

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Online advertising nears £2 billion

Online advertising in the UK was up 10 per cent in the first half of 2010 to £1.97 billion.

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Law changes facilitate IP protection for SMEs

New changes to the law will make it easier for small businesses to protect their Intellectual Property (IP) rights.

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Businesses bamboozled by IT jargon

Four in ten managers admit confusing jargon has duped them into buying needless technical solutions from IT salesmen.

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Younger workers look to leave jobs inside a year

Workers aged between 16 and 28 lack loyalty to their place of employment, finds research.

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Sedentary staff embarrassed to exercise

More than one in three employees are too embarrassed to exercise during their working day.

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Email is “counter productive”

Modern office workers are being overwhelmed by a deluge of unwanted data, says research.

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Sedentary staff embarrassed to exercise

More than one in three employees are too embarrassed to exercise during their working day.

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Email is “counter productive”

Modern office workers are being overwhelmed by a deluge of unwanted data, says research.

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Businesses woefully underprepared for ageing workforce

Businesses will struggle to adapt to an ageing workforce, suggests research.

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No longer a nation of shopkeepers

A regional divide in shop vacancy levels has exposed the weak state of retail markets in the north.

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Online retailers don’t deliver the goods

Inflexible delivery could be hampering online retail growth.

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Bosses opt for power breakfast

Breakfast meetings are on the rise as bosses bid to boost productivity levels.

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