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.

News

The Brexit effect: Tackling the workload left by EU migrants

UK employers raise concerns, as young professionals admit to not wanting to take on the work of EU migrants.

News

UK Singles’ Day achieves 32 per cent year-on-year growth

New data from Rakuten Marketing reveals Singles’ Day fever has well and truly hit the UK this year.

Employing & managing staff

Ten things every employer needs to know about GDPR

On the 25th May 2018, new GDPR rules come into effect. Here are ten things you need to know.

Finding and selling to customers

Have you prepared your business for the Christmas rush?

Keith Softly, head of asset and invoice finance product, global transaction banking at Lloyds Banking Group, looks at how businesses can get their books ready for the festive period.

International Business

European union sales growth set to outperform US this Black Friday

Ingenico has predicted that European Union sales growth will outperform the United States this Black Friday.

International Business

USA tops list of global trade targets for UK businesses

UK businesses optimistic about international trade plans – and view trade as a catalyst for growth, says new report from American Express.

Advice

Tips from a futurist: Seven ways to prepare your business for the future

Here, author and futurist, James Wallman, has provided seven essential tips for the small business future.

News

Autumn Budget 2017: Bold or boring? The small business reaction

In the aftermath of chancellor of the exchequer, Philip Hammonds Autumn Budget 2017, the UK's small businesses react.

News

Autumn Budget 2017: A small business guide

Chancellor of the exchequer, Philip Hammond, announces the Autumn Budget 2017 and outlines his plan for the future of Britain.

News

All consumers want for Christmas is free shipping

In the lead up to Black Friday, new research reveals that free shipping tops shoppers’ promotions wish list.

News

Cash-only SMEs risk Christmas losses worth a total of £2bn

Almost half of shoppers will leave if card payment is not possible, with cash-only shoppers risking a loss this Christmas.

News

Autumn Budget 2017: What small businesses want

With the chancellor of the exchequer, Philip Hammond, set to announce the autumn Budget today, we take a look at what small businesses want.