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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The highest and lowest salaries in the UK revealed

New data from CV-Library reveals salary growth in some of the UK’s key regions, cities and sector.

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SME planning focus now shifts to EU free trade agreement

A quarter of larger SMEs not borrowing money until referendum outcome known, compared to six per cent of micro SMEs.

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Good news for job seekers: SMEs looking to increase headcount

15 per cent of SME owners are expecting to increase their head count by up to 10 per cent this year, a new study reveals.

Office & home working

How you can turn your office green friendly

Office workers are being asked to do their bit for the environment and help boost the green credentials of their company.

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Half of management candidates need to improve leadership skills

Business management candidates have been found lacking in crucial leadership and management skills, a new study reveals.

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Lack of confidence cost the UK £2.2 billion in 2016

Business confidence is not just a by-product of economic performance, but it is an indicator of future economic performance.

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UK CEOs rate cyber risks as second most significant threat

Cyber threat concern ranks higher than new market entrants or speed of technological change, new research reveals.

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SMEs put dampener on wider economy aspirations for UK

Three fifths of UK SMEs see Germany as the most important trading partner for the economy.

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Businesses owe £2.6 billion in unpaid VAT bills

Tax deadlines continue to pose a struggle for small business owners after it is shown they owe billions in unpaid VAT bills.

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Senior business leaders unequipped to develop people

Technical, financial and operational competence is high, but many leaders are ‘ineffective’ at crucial people management skills

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A quarter of SME owners admit to previously missing tax deadline

24 per cent of small and micro-business owners have previously missed the 31 January deadline to submit their online tax returns.

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Don’t rush to file your tax return before 31st January this year

Tax Advice Network advises businesses to take their time to make sure that they get their tax returns right.