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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.

Most CMOs in financial sector are now prepared for GDPR

The majority of CMOs in the financial sector prepared for GDPR, but only 4 per cent acknowledge marketers are responsible for compliance.

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The perks of work – staff want early finish Fridays and flexible hours

New research on office workers show the perks people want and get, highlighting that offering perks to staff might not be as expensive as you first thought.

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Falling value of the pound revealed as UK workers top concern

Automation in the workplace is seen as a bigger threat than immigration as a new study highlights the top concerns for Brits.

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UK businesses at risk through poor reference checking practices

Only 42 per cent of employees have been through a reference checking process for their current job and half admit to taking advantage of this.

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Research reveals the top ten highest paid jobs for women

Research shows that despite 80 per cent of UK industries guilty of a gender pay gap, little is being done to give equal salaries to women.

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Third of UK office workers don’t get enough exercise, study finds

One third of UK office workers fail to reach the NHS recommended exercise quota of 2.5 hours per week, a new study reveals.

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Current pace of finance threatens corporate agility, report shows

Chief finance officers must accelerate reporting and analysis to increase agility and keep up with the current pace, study shows.

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Rewarding behaviour: gifting rewards boosts SME employment retention

SMEs gift rewards to their employees, with half saying that motivating their workforce is the main reason for doing so.

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Current pace of finance threatens corporate agility, report shows

Chief finance officers must accelerate reporting and analysis to increase agility and keep up with the current pace, study shows.

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Rewarding behaviour: gifting rewards boosts SME employment retention

SMEs gift rewards to their employees, with half saying that motivating their workforce is the main reason for doing so.

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British Small Business Awards 2017: Exporter of the Year shortlist

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Half of Brits fear they have been a victim of a cyberattack

Consumers place higher expectations on businesses to protect their personal information from cyberattack and update response plans.

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Stand in line: Improve your checkouts or lose your customer loyalty

Study shows businesses need to work harder to reduce checkout friction and annoyances to keep the loyalty of their customers.

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Should I stay or should I go? 2017 a summer of staycations after Brexit

Rakuten Marketing and Centre for Retail Research data reveals Brexit is causing Brits to change holiday plans.

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