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UK firms count the cost of staff sick days

One in seven employees has admitted feigning illness and the practice of ‘pulling a sickie’ is having a huge impact on small business finances.

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High operating costs hit small firms hard

Operating costs of the UK’s network of small businesses are at their highest level for four years, driven by rising inflation.

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SME exports benefit from popularity of brand Britain

High sales of British goods overseas are providing much needed respite for the UK’s small businesses, according to new research.

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Struggling SMEs call for Brexit rethink

Nearly a third of Britain’s SMEs would like the government to rethink its approach to Brexit, according to new research.

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How to identify insolvency risk

For small business owners the risk of insolvency is never too far away, but it doesn’t mean that actions can’t be taken to save a business.

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