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.

News

One in ten Britons have already called in sick from work this year

New research reveals that one in ten employed Britons in the UK have already pulled a sickie from work in 2017 so far, despite only just being out of January.

Accounting

What small businesses want from the Chancellor in the Spring budget

Chancellor should include delay to digital tax deadline in Spring Budget to assist small businesses according to Simon Littlejohns.

Business Loans

What is the true cost to SMEs of business loans?

Alternative lender Fleximize bids to tackle lack of transparency of small business loans with new rate comparison tool.

News

UK insolvency levels set to increase five per cent over 2017

UK expected to face the sharpest rise in business insolvency of any EU economy over next 12 months, study reveals.

Business Technology

How wearable technology can boost worker performance

Study shows workers with wearable tech experience less stress and negative mood as well as more energetic days.

News

Office workers spending £1k a year whilst at work

British workers spend £1,003 at work each year, in an attempt to keep co-workers happy, study reveals.

News

Workers consider increasing pension contributions after pay rise

More than two fifths of UK adults yet to retire say earning more would encourage them to save more into a pension.

News

The top ten roles with the highest salary gains in 2017

Financial planning and analysis tops the highest salaries gains list as organisations focus on business transformation.

News

Should UK businesses be embracing flexible working?

With rail disruptions set to continue in to 2017, research shows that flexible working can help alleviate stress.

Financing

So you think you don’t need a finance director?

Here, Louise Kingston from Livingbridge highlights why hiring a Finance Director can be beneficial to your business.

News

Late payment reporting guidance launched for large businesses

Guidance published ahead of measures coming into force in April 2017 to boost transparency of payment practices.

News

Growth in permanent hiring despite uncertain outlook

Permanent and temporary placements rise 1 per cent year-on-year, yet permanent vacancies decline within IT and Finance, research reveals.