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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.

Is flexible working more valuable to employees than a pay rise?

Flexible working could be more important to employees than a pay rise in 2018, says Adrian Lewis, Activ Absence.

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Selling online: UK SMEs switch to digital sales in 2018

Research finds the number of SMEs taking the plunge to improve digital sales is set to rise from 64 per cent to 88 per cent who say they plan to by 2018.

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UK SMEs most likely to blow whistle on bad business practice

A survey has found that while UK workers are most likely to report bad practice, they are also the most likely to want a reward.

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Black Friday responsible for increase in spending over Christmas

The average household in the UK this year is expected to spend £753 on the festive season this year.

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One in four professionals dread the work Christmas party

The work Christmas party is upon us, yet over one in four (27.3 per cent) professionals admit to dreading the office party.

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UK fintech beginning to take market share

A new study suggests that fintech businesses are beginning to take a larger market share.

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How do your customers feel about data sharing?

Experian research reveals new insights about consumer habits when it comes to sharing their data and information.

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Missing Christmas day a reality for SME owners

‘Won’t be home this Christmas’: 1.3 million SME owners will miss family festivities this year due to work.

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How do your customers feel about data sharing?

Experian research reveals new insights about consumer habits when it comes to sharing their data and information.

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Missing Christmas day a reality for SME owners

‘Won’t be home this Christmas’: 1.3 million SME owners will miss family festivities this year due to work.

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More than four in ten shoppers still faced with SME card surcharges

Card surcharges have cost small businesses £10 billion in shopper walkouts, since ban announced.

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Focus on Gen Z damaging employee engagement and performance

New report highlights risks of focusing workforce strategy on a single group as cross-generational tensions rise.

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Two thirds of employers say job hopping is actually good for your career

Edology research discovers employers attitudes to job hopping and found two thirds of employers believe job hopping is actually good for your career.

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Three-quarters of Brits say age discrimination is common in their workplace

A staggering 70.8 per cent of UK workers reveal discrimination around age is common in their workplace.

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