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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.

Business Technology

How can IoT keep your small business’ office more safe and secure?

Here, Guy Brewer at Door Controls Direct, explains how the IoT can help keep your business safe and secure.

Productivity Zone

Tiredness hits productivity for UK businesses

New research by Willis Towers Watson reveals the impact of fatigue on worker productivity in the UK and the workplace triggers.

Export & Import

Christmas in July: How to prepare for record sales

Here, Jake Trask, FX research director at OFX, explains how you can prepare for the Christmas rush during the summer months.

Employing & managing staff

Top tips to perfect your social media CV

Forget the traditional CV, social media has become a second CV with 60 per cent of employers now checking out potential candidates online.

Business management

What are the best negotiation techniques?

Here, Rajiv Nathwani, director and founder of Quivira Capital, explores the best negotiations techniques for your business.

News

UK workplaces at risk of contagious leadership

Three quarters of UK professionals emulate the leadership behaviours they see in their colleagues.

Startup Funding and Grants

How to tell if trade credit is right for your SME

Here, Rachel Mainwaring, operations director at Creditsafe, examines why trade credit might be right for you.

Employing & managing staff

Use it or lose it: why the Apprenticeship Levy matters

Here, Angela Middleton, chairman of MiddletonMurray, explains why the Apprenticeship Levy matters for small businesses.

News

Average UK lunch hour is just 34 minutes – How can you give more?

New research suggests UK workers rarely leave the office at lunch time and they eat lunch at their desk on average four days a week.

News

London commuters could save money by taking the train instead of the car

New research examines whether it would be cheaper and quicker to travel either by car or train from some of the UK’s biggest commuter towns.

Advice

Company directors can secure bigger mortgages by highlighting net profits

Here, Alastair McKee, managing director of One 77 Mortgages, explains how company directors can secure a higher mortgage through highlighting net profits.

Business management

Are job descriptions the be all and end all when delegating?

Gemma Harding and a team of business experts explore how managers can avoid the ‘that’s not my job description’ response and delegate tasks to their employees effectively.