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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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Cash transactions cost UK SMEs £9.4 billion each year

SMEs are suffering for not offering alternative payment methods to cash transactions, a new study finds.

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Cyber attacks cost UK businesses £34 billion last year

UK businesses paying billions in damages because of cyber attacks over the last year, a new study finds.

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UK infrastructure on the up, but now it’s all about delivery

Businesses have named roads, railways and runways as the government's top priorities for improvement of UK infrastructure, a study finds.

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Breaking the bank: The real cost of staff breaks at work

Across the year, staff breaks ranging from toilet trips to cigarette breaks could be costing your company, a new study reveals.

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Why we need to be less British to secure investment

In order to secure investment, British businesses need to keep a positive and optimistic outlook, according to new advice.

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Courtesy and manners from employers leads to a motivated workforce

All it takes is simple courtesy and appreciation to create a motivated workforce, a new study reveals.

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Shops that shun in-store technology risk losing consumer confidence

In-store technology can mean all the difference between keeping and losing a customer, a new study reveals.

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Low cost Christmas perks more important to employees

Businesses wanting to reward their employees should consider lifestyle perks and benefits over financial incentives, a new study says.

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SMEs call for more international trade support beyond Britain’s borders

Businesses in international trade are struggling to get contracts because of a lack of knowledge, a new study finds.

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SME contributions forecast to hit £217 billion to UK economy by 2020

Uncertainty of Brexit has not bothered business owners, as SME contributions to the economy are forecast to hit new heights.

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High Court Brexit judgment adds to employer uncertainty

New High Court rule stating that government can't trigger Article 50 alone will add to the uncertainty of employers.

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Salaries rise in a bid to maintain a resilient job market

UK rise in salaries can keep the economy afloat after the Brexit decision, a new study finds.