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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.

Current customers ‘most valuable assets’

In times of economic uncertainty, existing customers are a 'godsend' and need to be treated well in order to retain their business, according to a blog on online marketing e-consultancy.

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HSBC searches for Britain’s top new businesses

The eighth HSBC Start-Up Stars Awards has been launched. The awards welcome any fledging firms less than three years old that can prove they have the determination, dedication, creativity and business acumen for success.

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Design support for London’s small business

The London Development Agency (LDA) has announced a £3.5 million design support programme for London's small businesses.

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Outside help ‘key’ to business success

Entrepreneurs who seek outside advice are 20 per cent more likely to survive in business, according to the chief executive of the National Federation of Enterprise Agencies.

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New businesses ‘must seek outside financial advice’

Start-up businesses will always benefit from a thorough review of accounts once a quarter and having an independent financial expert review their books at least once a year, according to Business Link.

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Dragons’ Den calls for entries

The BBC is searching for Britain's best entrepreneurs and will be auditioning throughout the coming months for the next series of the Dragons' Den. If you're genuinely seeking investment for your business idea or invention, they would like to hear from you.

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Disability should not hinder employment prospects

A new book has been published aimed at employers in the hope of improving prospects for disabled workers.

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Employees prefer to stay late on Valentine’s day

Up to 71 per cent of employees would stay late on Valentine's day to deal with an urgent enquiry, according to a new survey.

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Disability should not hinder employment prospects

A new book has been published aimed at employers in the hope of improving prospects for disabled workers.

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Employees prefer to stay late on Valentine’s day

Up to 71 per cent of employees would stay late on Valentine's day to deal with an urgent enquiry, according to a new survey.

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SMEs ‘unaware’ of WEEE regulations

Many SMEs are still unaware of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) legislation a year after it was issued, claims new research.

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Internet increases business competition for small business

While nearly all small business owners have used the internet to further their business opportunities, many believe it has made being in charge of a business more difficult due to an increase in competition, according to new research.

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Family at the heart of UK small firms

An increasing number of SMEs are built on the foundation of family relationships, new research has revealed.

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Small firms face ‘difficulties’ in taking a dispute to tribunal

Taking a dispute at work to an employment tribunal will 'definitely be more difficult' for employees and employers in small businesses compared with a larger company, according to an industry expert.

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