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.

Alternative finance

Crowdcube calls for unified reporting on crowdfunded businesses

There should be uniform practice when reporting on the performance of crowdfunded businesses, according to Crowdcube.

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Millennials’ spending habits influenced by video ads

A well produced video advert is more likely to sway the spending habits of the younger generation, a new study reveals.

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Micro businesses don’t promote employee benefits to staff

Companies with fewer than 10 staff members fail to promote benefits and perks to their employees, a new study reveals.

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Why small businesses are putting themselves at risk of financial fraud

Small business leaders are not doing enough to protect their employees against fraud, new research reveals.

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Consumers are put off by tactics of sales assistants

Two thirds of consumers admit they are put off by retail attendants making aggressive sales pitches, according to new research.

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Preference for Airbnb accommodation growing among business travellers

Business travellers are increasingly opting to use Airbnb properties when travelling to conferences and events, a new study finds.

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Rising inflation to outstrip wage growth in 2017

The UK wage growth is set to be out-paced by rising inflation meaning 2017 could be difficult for both consumers and businesses.

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Construction industry ignoring billions in tax rebates

A lack of awareness about what counts as research and development in construction means companies are missing out on millions of pounds in tax rebates. 

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Private sector growth expected to continue at healthy pace next quarter

Strong private sector growth over Q3 is expected to continue, despite an uncertain year, a new study finds.

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SMEs struggle to secure finance as advice gap emerges

Suitable financial advice from high street banks and lenders remains elusive for UK SMEs, a new study finds.

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Undelivered cards estimated to total almost £750,000

Undelivered cards over the Christmas period are costing consumers thousands every year, a new study finds.

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Emerging trust vacuum may explain Trump phenomenon

The Trump phenomenon in the run up to the US presidential election could be because of a trust vacuum, a new study reveals.