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.

Alternative finance

Is your business missing out on asset based lending?

Many UK SMEs remain unaware of the benefits that asset based lending can offer them, Close Brothers research reveals.

News

ILM calls for employers to capitalise on next-generation apprenticeships

ILM reveals that half of the UK’s HR professionals are unaware of the new apprenticeships standards which will enable businesses to address the critical skills gap.

Advice

Lessons for life, lessons for work

Here, Danae Varangis, founder and COO, DV Closet, teaches us the lessons she learnt to achieve success.

News

Tech sector shakes off Brexit blues

The UK tech sector is confident about prospects in 2017 despite Brexit, Trump and fluctuating economic headwinds.

Getting Online

DIY SEO: Optimising your website for mobile

Here, Simon Schnieders, founder and CEO of Blue Array, highlights the importance of optimising your website for mobile phones.

News

Dislocated businesses: Employees remain dissatisfied in their jobs

Just 10 per cent of UK employees feel completely satisfied in their job, while a tiny 16 per cent feel their boss is an inspiration, a new report reveals.

Employing & managing staff

Why team motivation doesn’t work!

Here, Adam Strong, CEO of Elite Corporate Fitness, tells us why team motivation might not work for your business.

Business management

How to use video to grow your business in 2017

Jon Gordon, managing director at creative marketing agency The Media Group, on how you can use video to help grow your business.

News

Millions of SMEs in Brexit trade limbo

Small businesses are relying on international income, but uncertainty around Brexit is leaving them in a trade limbo.

Marketing

Driving strategic business impact from a CMS

Stephen Morgan, co-Founder of digital transformation business, Squiz, explains why content management systems are more than just marketing tools.

News

Small business owners rely on personal finances over loans

SME decision makers' personal finances are more greatly affected by their business than those in larger companies.

News

How Brexit and Trump has affected digital marketers 2017 strategy

Following Brexit and the Trump presidency, nearly half of digital marketers do not believe they were tailoring their campaigns correctly.