About

Owen was a reporter for Bonhill Group plc writing across the Smallbusiness.co.uk and Growthbusiness.co.uk titles before moving on to be a Digital Technology reporter for the Express.co.uk.

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Unemployment hits 41-year low but pay recovery coming to an end

The UK economy is doing well, with unemployment at an 41 year low, but the short lived pay recovery is set to slow.

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Budget 2017: NI increase for self-employed scrapped by government

The government has made a shocking U-turn on their plans to raise NI contributions for the self-employed, by scrapping the initiative altogether.

Employing & managing staff

Want to win? Forget your product and focus on your people!

Here, chief people officer, Liam Hayes, tells us why businesses need to invest in their employees knowledge of technology.

Employing & managing staff

Graduate recruitment – is it right for my small business?

Here, Kate Rogerson, senior trends writer at Ve Interactive, highlights the benefits a recent graduate can have for your business.

News

Why a third of UK employees keep mental illness a secret at work

Many UK employees are not open about mental health conditions at work due to fear of judgement or an impact on their career.

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Plan ahead to avoid Easter payment delays

Small businesses should start planning now to maximise profits over the Easter period and avoid payment delays.

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Poor communication from delivery companies causes nearly a quarter of missed deliveries

New research reveals that poor communication from delivery companies in the UK results in nearly a quarter of missed deliveries.

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Cash-only SMEs are losing over £23,000 of profit every year

Not accepting card payments could lead to a potential loss of £23,000 annually for UK small businesses, as contactless payments rise.

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Europe’s top court legalises workplace headscarf ban

Employers are entitled to ban workers from the 'visible wearing of any political, philosophical or religious sign' including headscarves, Europe's top court has ruled.

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Men more open with emotions at work than women, study finds

Research indicates men are more likely to confide in bosses about affairs of the heart and be more accepting of workplace romances than women.

Accounting

Why are so many businesses missing their staging date?

Here, Garry Crackle at Opt dispels some of the pre-conceived myths many businesses might believe about auto-enrolment.

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Financial management is the biggest concern for small businesses

A quarter of British small businesses admit that day to day financial management is one of their biggest concerns.