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

Eight out of every ten SMEs are being overcharged for their energy

‘Big Six’ energy providers charge more to SMEs than bigger businesses - 80 per cent of Britain’s small businesses are overpaying.

Business management

The top five questions you should never ask in an interview

New research shows 87.4 per cent of workers think there are certain questions candidates should avoid asking in an interview.

Business Technology

Why you shouldn’t pay up to ransomware

Here, Andrew Stuart, managing director at Datto EMEA, explains why you should never pay the ransomware when you are attacked.

Legal advice

What next for employment tribunal fees?

Raphael Prais, employment specialist at LHS Solicitors, outlines what SMEs need to know about the recent Supreme Court ruling on employment tribunal fees.

Marketing

Three strategic wins gained by working with mail experts

Here, Mark Calladine, sales director of CMS Network, explains three benefits for businesses to work with mail experts.

Legal advice

How small businesses can prepare for a hike in interest rates

Rising interest rates are often a sign of economic change in a country, we take a look at how businesses can prepare for the hike.

News

Half of firms avoid investing in tech because of cost

Equipping a modern sales team and investing in tech is complex and expensive, according to research from SugarCRM.

News

UK’s most sought-after job industries revealed

Data from over 15.4 million applications made by Brits sees construction and administration take top spots for the most sought after jobs industries.

Employing & managing staff

No salary talk please, we’re British! Staff reveal topics to be avoided

New research discovers nearly half of Brits are in favour of workplace censorship, banning talk of salaries, politics and religion.

Marketing

Lessons for small business marketers from epic campaign fails

Here, Claire Wilson, content strategy director at Stratton Craig, teaches us the lessons we can learn from bad marketers.

Advice

Practical steps towards Brexit for businesses

Here, Barney Byfield, managing director of davpack.co.uk, examines how businesses can approach Brexit.

Employing & managing staff

How freelancers can add value to your business

Here, Julia Kermode, chief executive of the Freelancer and Contractor Services Association tells us how freelancers can be beneficial to small businesses.