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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.

Local businesses are more trusted than large enterprises, finds research

Two-fifths (41 per cent) of people are more likely to trust local businesses than bigger companies, research finds.

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What do UK professionals do to try and impress their new boss?

Nearly three quarters of workers say that they aspire to impress their boss for as long as they work at that company.

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New study reveals just what it takes to run your own business

Traits such as passion, confidence and being able to rise to the challenge are just some of the key attributes needed to run your own business, research finds.

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How are London businesses leading the way in smarter working?

Business leaders in the capital let their staff spend the most time working out of the office during an average week, research finds.

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Why a resignation doesn’t have to mean the end

Employees are likely to stay on after they have handed in their resignation if the right offer is given to them, study finds.

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Business growth stalled by slow bank lending warns market leader

Latest ONS data shows increase of only 0.3 per cent in UK GDP for Q1 2017, the slowest rate of growth since Q1 2016.

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British SMBs stand to lose £2,250 each if they close on bank holidays

New research shows the true cost to British small businesses of closing up over the bank holidays.

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Secret for business success? Making time for sleep

The majority of small business owners claim getting 40 winks is the key to keeping it together in creating a successful business.

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British SMBs stand to lose £2,250 each if they close on bank holidays

New research shows the true cost to British small businesses of closing up over the bank holidays.

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Secret for business success? Making time for sleep

The majority of small business owners claim getting 40 winks is the key to keeping it together in creating a successful business.

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Businesses underestimate impact of office environment on the bottom line

The quality of office environments influences employee wellbeing and productivity, yet most workers say it is not a high priority for senior management.

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Survey finds 11.5 million incidents of cybercrime in England and Wales

British small businesses continue to suffer at the hands of cybercrime, as new INS research reveals extent of the damage.

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Have the urge to start a business? It could be down to your testosterone

New research reveals that high levels of testosterone can help motivate workers to starting their own business.

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Business travellers have the healthiest relationships

Two thirds of British business travellers say they’re more adventurous in the bedroom on their return from a business trip.

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