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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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Lack of security the most difficult aspect of freelancing and contracting

New research reveals that a lack of security is the most difficult aspect of freelancing and contracting.

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New research reveals the power of persuasive labels

The psychological study from Avery UK reveals the extent to which labels and label design can increase sales and even ignite consumer loyalty.

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What is the biggest driver of brand loyalty for Generation X?

New research reveals that Generation X use technology just as much as other generations to inform them on their purchases.

Employing & managing staff

Are you guilty of any of the top ten most irritating colleague habits?

New research looks at the top ten most annoying colleague habits in the office. Are you guilty of any of these?

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The top five questions your employees are afraid to ask

Dealing with the boss can be nerve wracking, so it’s unsurprising that one in four employees admit that there are certain questions they’re afraid to ask their employer.

Employing & managing staff

Reporting the gender pay gap: a three-step process

Here, Geoff Pearce, gender pay specialist at NGA HR, explains a simple, three-step process to reporting your companies gender pay gap.

Employing & managing staff

The smartest ways to access private healthcare

Employee benefits are often neglected in UK small businesses, but studies show offering private healthcare is important for staff.

Startup Funding and Grants

The funding options for high risk businesses

Finding ways to fund and grow your business can be tricky. Here are some great funding options for your business if there is extra risk involved.

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Business confidence falls to a one-year low, according to study

Overall business confidence fell 13 points to a one-year low of 17 per cent and economic optimism fell by 12 points to five per cent, the lowest level since June 2016.

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UK independents still rely on pen and paper to manage their business

More than a third of UK SMEs still rely on pen and paper to manage crucial aspects of their business such as managing inventory and ordering stock.

Employing & managing staff

The impact of effective lighting in the workplace

Here, David Ribbons, sales director Europe and Africa at Lutron Electronics, explains the importance of good lighting in the workplace.

Business Technology

Five things small businesses can do to catch up with the digital shift

As technology continues to change the way we work, we take a look at five ways businesses can catch up to the digital shift.

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About

Lack of security the most difficult aspect of freelancing and contracting

New research reveals the power of persuasive labels

What is the biggest driver of brand loyalty for Generation X?

Are you guilty of any of the top ten most irritating colleague habits?

The top five questions your employees are afraid to ask

Reporting the gender pay gap: a three-step process

The smartest ways to access private healthcare

The funding options for high risk businesses

Business confidence falls to a one-year low, according to study

UK independents still rely on pen and paper to manage their business

The impact of effective lighting in the workplace

Five things small businesses can do to catch up with the digital shift