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.

Finding and selling to customers

Ghosting: Lack of communication could lose your business customers

UK consumers are four times less likely to repeat-purchase from retailers ghosting them after a sale, research uncovers.

Legal advice

Is regulation a friend or foe?

Here, Bruce Penson, managing director at Pro Drive IT, explores how big data and GDPR presents both challenges and opportunities.

Business Technology

Are we really ready to trust in AI?

Peter Ruffley, chairman at Zizo, considers the importance of Digital Transformation (DX) and creating a data-driven culture to prepare businesses for an AI enabled world.

Employing & managing staff

The top ten worst excuses for absence

We have all pulled a sickie to get out of work for one reason or another, but what are the top ten excuses for absence?

Advice

Commercial property: Why now is the best time to invest

This new year, there is one question on the lips of business men and women around the UK: Is now the best time to purchase commercial property? We take the time to answer this question.

News

Number of employees working overseas set to surge in 2018

According to new research, nearly half of HR managers expect to send more staff on long-term international assignments overseas.

Tax

R&D tax credits: Facts you need to know and mistakes you need to avoid

Here, we take a look at the R&D tax credits facts you need to know and the mistakes you need to avoid while claiming.

News

Security risk: Two thirds of SMEs hoard old paperwork and documents

Survey shows two thirds of UK businesses hoard paperwork and risk losing important documents, with sheds, basements and lock-ups are common document dumping grounds.

News

SMEs set to ramp up investment as confidence edges back

Small businesses are set to ramp up investment as confidence edges back, with planned investment for Q1 at highest level since 2016.

Legal advice

The ultimate fire safety risk assessment for your small business

Here, Harris Balcombe discusses how to avoid business interruption claims and outlines how important it is to be aware of the risks and impact a fire can have on your small business.

News

Bad managers are driving talented staff to quit their jobs

British employees cite bullying, aggressive behaviours and micro-management as examples of their most recent experiences of bad managers.

Finding and selling to customers

Transform your SME with a business to government sales strategy

Here, we take a look at how you can transform your small business by creating a thorough ‘business to government’ sales strategy.