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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.

News

SMEs turning to big data to seek competitive gains

Nearly two thirds of small businesses are looking to big data to benefit their business, according to new research.

News

SME owners urge their financial advisers to leave the ‘dark ages’

Despite only six per cent of SMEs thinking it’s not important that their financial advisor uses the latest accounting technology, a fifth of accountants are still using paper ledgers – a 13th century tool.

Work life balance

One in seven people are unhappy with their work-life balance

New research on office workers show the work-life balance of employees is disproportionate, with many working outside of work hours.

News

The Apprentice: Karren Brady fighting sexism in business

As the thirteenth season of The Apprentice kicks off, Karren Brady makes the headlines for fighting the casual sexism of a candidate.

News

Nine working days lost each year due to office tech fails

UK workers are losing on average nine working days a year due to technology fails around the office, according to new research.

Finding and selling to customers

Why technology won’t stop disrupting commerce

Here, Nick Thompson, managing director of DCSL Software, explains how commerce and technology are intrinsically linked.

Employing & managing staff

Work-related training – send the women or the men?

Only six in ten women are given training by their employer; compared to almost eight in ten men, according to new research.

News

E-commerce grow seven times faster than global retail average

Superstars of e-commerce grow seven times faster than global retail average, according to a new report by OC&C Strategy Consultants.

Business management

Worst mistakes you can make during an overseas business meeting

New study reveals embarrassing blunders Brits make abroad and top secrets for surviving your next business trip (for those who don’t have a clue about business etiquette).

Marketing

Affiliate marketing scandals are here to stay

With several high-profile scandals surrounding affiliate marketing, it begs the question whether this form of marketing is fit for purpose.

Alternative finance

What ideas are most likely to get crowdfunding support?

New research suggests that novel and useful crowdfunding ideas don’t work together, seeing less support from the platform.

Business Technology

Why you shouldn’t ignore the success of the smartphone

New research from PayPal has found that despite the boom in mobile sales – estimated to hit £27 billion in 2017 – just 18 per cent of the UK’s small businesses are optimised for mobile.