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.

Advice

What is on the small business support wish list for 2017

The Small Business Taskforce was set up to fight for smaller companies as it feels like Whitehall may not have them as a priority any longer.

News

Bills not getting any easier to understand for seven in ten customers

The majority of consumers across the UK report that bills are not getting easier to understand and are turning them off of companies.

News

Companies which support good causes at a recruitment advantage

One in four people agree that they would be more inclined to work for an employer with a good track record supporting charities and good causes.

News

UK adults keeping secret about redundancy, survey finds

Survey shows 63 per cent of UK adults do not fully understand the process of redundancy or what benefits they are entitled to.

Employing & managing staff

How investing in apprentices can grow your business

Here, The Source Academy explains to us the value and opportunity an apprentice can bring to a small business.

News

Work hard play hard? Half of UK workers are too busy to exercise

UK workers can’t fit exercise into their daily schedules as those aged between 25 and 34, claim they do not have the time.

News

Record number of new recruitment businesses enter market in 2016

The recruitment industry has significantly grown over last five years, despite concern from SMEs over Brexit uncertainty.

Accounting

Act now to meet the tax return filing January deadline

The Chartered Institute of Taxation is urging taxpayers to complete their online Self-Assessment returns in good time ahead of the January 31 deadline or risk a £100 fine.

News

Local government business support getting worse, report shows

UK small businesses report being unhappy with the amount of support they receive from local government.

News

British Business Bank expands partnership with Funding Circle

British Business Bank to invest heavily into UK SMEs in 2017 through new funding programme Funding Circle.

News

Salaries rise across in December as businesses prepare for new year

December reported low recruitment, but average salaries across the UK has increased, with key cities witnessing stand-out growth.

News

£34 billion opportunity waiting to be unlocked by SMEs

New research uncovers a £34 billion economic opportunity waiting to be unlocked from Britain’s SMEs by 2021.