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

Entrepreneurs and SMEs to mobilise their marketing

A new white paper has suggested SMEs and start-ups need to mobilise their marketing if they are to compete with more established brands.

Legal advice

Should businesses dock pay for employees caught in Waterloo disruption?

Throughout the month major upgrades to Waterloo mean that journeys in and out of the station will be severely disrupted. Many employers are asking if they need to pay employees who arrive late for the missed time.

Marketing

Why your marketing needs an Avatar

Here, Shweta Jhajharia of The London Coaching Group, discusses why small businesses need to create an avatar for their marketing.

Employing & managing staff

Let’s spend less time talking and more time thinking

Here, Tariq Khan, director of interactive delivery, TMW Unlimited, discusses how productivity can be improved in the office.

Legal advice

Why every small business should have a contingency plan

Here, Andrew Clough, founder and managing director of The Brew, explains why it is important for businesses to have a contingency plan.

Marketing

How personalised content can help you stand out in the noisy markets

Tim Redgate, co-founder of EchoMany explains how personalisation is key to engaging with consumers.

Legal advice

Data protection bill – no big surprises

Here, Ben Gibson, managing associate at law firm, Bond Dickinson, examines the intricacies of the data protection bill.

Employing & managing staff

Internal communication as a way of maintaining quality service

Chris Ronan of St John’s Buildings explore the importance of maintaining strong internal communication strategies within a business.

News

Late payments not just a smaller business issue

Late payments is a chronic issue for business of all shapes and sizes, and research from Ultimate Finance reveals new insight about the impact it’s having on SMEs.

News

Brits spend 8,084 hours commuting during their life

New research takes a look at the time and money Brits spend travelling to work and their satisfaction levels with their mode of commute.

Employing & managing staff

How to recruit the best talent for your business

How do you make sure you’re offering the job to ‘the one’? Here are some tips to help you recruit the right talent for your needs.

Advice

Top tips for hiring a bodyguard

You don't need to be rich or a celebrity to hire a bodyguard. Here are some tips to help you find the best option.