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.

Employing & managing staff

Why apprenticeships benefit SMEs

Here, Angela Middleton, founder and CEO of MiddletonMurray, highlights the benefits that apprenticeships can bring to your business.

News

Millennial men earning less than the previous generation

New research reveals millennial men are earning less on average than the previous generation.

Accounting

Institute of Fiscal Studies tax report fundamentally flawed says FCSA

The difference in National Insurance Contribution rates between employed and self-employed is not unfair, argues the FCSA.

Setting up a company

How can small teams challenge creativity

Here, Andy Bolter, creative partner at Yes&Pepper, tells us how you can inspire creativity in your small business team.

News

Most small business leaders struggle to find time for business management

Only 20 per cent of business owners are spending enough time actually managing their business rather than just ensuring it survives day to day.

News

One in five customers select service providers based on perks and benefits

New research finds one in five customers choose their service providers based solely on the perks and benefits package on offer from these companies.

News

January sees weaker growth in staff placements

The latest Report on Jobs has seen demand for staff reach a 17-month high as staff placements sees weaker growth.

Finding and selling to customers

Why SMEs should consider spend control

Daniel Ball at Wax Digital asks why businesses aren’t considering controlling their spending and managing supplier contracts in order to reduce costs.

News

Limited company directors fail to understand basic business concepts

The true extent of UK Limited company directors lack of key business knowledge and their business fears have been revealed for the first time.

News

Midlands engine roars ahead in start-up surge

Birmingham tops list of UK’s ten most entrepreneurial hubs outside London, research reveals.

News

Cyber security readiness study finds widespread shortcomings

International study of 3,000 businesses shows widespread variations in cyber security readiness.

News

Admin is killing UK business: A quarter of managers struggle daily

UK bosses report that administration tasks pose a significant drain on their time that could be better spent elsewhere, study reveals.