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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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UK university to help chronic pain sufferers back to work

University researchers are exploring new ways to get chronic pain sufferers out of the house and back to work.

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UK workers have no idea how much their employer contributes to their pension

More than half of UK workers have no idea how much their employer contributes to their pension, a new study reveals.

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UK workers secretly dread their work Christmas party

UK workers will do anything, including lying, to avoid attending their work Christmas party, a new study reveals.

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UK employers failing to support workforce in financial wellness

Employers are disconnected with staff demands for financial wellness schemes, a new study reveals.

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Why young SME owners are easy targets for fraud attacks

SME owners under the age of 25 are more likely to be targeted by invoice or CEO fraudsters, a new study reveals.

Marketing

How businesses can use social media videos to influence purchasing decisions

Half of small businesses aren’t using social media, despite consumer engagement opportunities online, a new study finds.

Employing & managing staff

Research reveals recruitment challenge faced by SMEs

Small businesses are struggling to appeal to senior level executives who see larger companies as the smarter choice, a new study finds.

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British consumers spend £21.7 billion on impulse purchases each year

More than half of consumers admit to making impulse purchases they didn't plan on making, every time they go shopping, a new study reveals.

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Laissez faire: British workers less likely to fake illness than the French

British workers are much less likely to fake an illness to avoid work than their French or German counterparts, a new study finds.

Marketing

How to stand out at a business marketing exhibition

Katie Price, director of RAL Display, talks us through the top tips for making you stand out at an exhibition.

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Apprentices more likely to suffer workplace injury than full time employees

Apprentices are more likely to have an injury at work than the average full time worker, a new study reveals.

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How effective is CCTV security for protecting businesses

Protecting businesses from crime is a daily struggle for many SME owners, but investing in CCTV cameras could save you the hassle.