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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.

Business and finance terminology stops almost half of UK SMEs applying for finance

Half of UK SMEs are so terrified by common business jargon that they avoid applying for finance all together, a study reveals.

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Over 55s braced to work until 70 to ‘stay mentally fit’

Almost half of over 55s believe they will work past retirement age, but three quarters of employees don’t think employers are doing enough to support older workers.

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The pros and cons of hot-desking

Here, we look at why hot-desking has increased in popularity as a flexible working solution over the last few years.

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Three quarters of tech firms are planning for growth in 2017

UK tech firms report an increased sense of optimism in growth going into 2017 when compared to other small business leaders.

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Five ways SMEs can prepare for the new pound coin

Here, we look at how small businesses can prepare for the new changes to the British pound coin.

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Degree, or not degree: Two thirds of graduates land jobs that don’t need a degree

How important is university? Nearly 60 per cent of graduates feel they could have got their current job with a vocational qualification instead of a degree.

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One for all approach to customer engagement not acceptable

Nearly half of British consumers would consider switching their bank as a result of receiving poor customer service.

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Rise in UK employers using wellbeing strategies to improve engagement

Employers are working hard to ensure they have a healthy wellbeing strategy in place to improve employee health.

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One for all approach to customer engagement not acceptable

Nearly half of British consumers would consider switching their bank as a result of receiving poor customer service.

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Rise in UK employers using wellbeing strategies to improve engagement

Employers are working hard to ensure they have a healthy wellbeing strategy in place to improve employee health.

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Ninety per cent of stay-at-home staff admit they shirk work

A new survey reveals that Brits working from home skive off for nearly five hours a week on average.

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Spring Budget must be all about Brexit, say accountants

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants urge the government to focus on SMEs in the Spring Budget.

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Employers to increase engagement in benefits without a communications strategy

Aon Benefit & Trends survey shows 90 per cent of employers want to increase engagement in benefits, but only 36 per cent have a communications strategy.

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Half of marketers feel disconnected with the c-suite

Squiz’s annual State of Marketing Technology report reveals the gap between marketers and the rest of the c-suite, as marketers realise they need to do more to communicate the value of martech at a business level.

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