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.

Business Technology

Harnessing the power of technology to optimise business travel

Here, Simon Ferguson, managing director, Northern Europe at Travelport, explains how technology can improve your business travel.

Office & home working

Reeking havoc: the effect of smell in your office

Here, Gareth Cowmeadow, scenting specialist at Ambius, tells us why ensuring that your office smells nice can bring success to your business.

News

Why entrepreneurs are more giving to charity as their company grows

Entrepreneurs are placing much more emphasis on philanthropy and giving to charity than they would have done ten years ago

News

Gender equality won’t be achieved unless businesses take action

Three in five employers say gender equality won’t be achieved unless businesses take action, as Young Women's Trust launches new research.

News

Two thirds of SME retailers feel bullish about UK trading conditions

Levelling the playing field with cost effective and smarter delivery options lets SMEs take on the larger online retailers

Employing & managing staff

Brands with outdated talent acquisition will fail in the customer age

CAB Studios have commissioned the white paper ‘Power to the Customer’, revealing how brands must evolve in the customer age and what the industry needs to do to keep pace.

Employing & managing staff

Are extra smoking breaks unfair to your employees?

With an average of four smoking breaks per a working day, more than 60 per cent of office workers believe they are ‘unfair’.

Business Technology

Petya ransomware attack: How UK businesses can stay protected

In response to the recent Petya hacking scandal, Ebuyer has created six top tips to help businesses be safe online when it comes to their personal information.

Advice

Starting up a business in Brexit Britain

Here, Gregor Kleinknecht, partner in the business services department at Hunters Solicitors, tells us how to start a business in Brexit Britain.

Business Technology

How AI enabled financial services and fintech are taking jobs

Here, Rohit Talwar, Steve Wells and Alexandra Whittington of Fast Future, looks at how AI and tech can blow open financial services.

Marketing

The future of digital marketing; to Snap, or not to Snap?

Here, Josie Scotchmer, marketing manager, Mailjet, tells us what the future of digital marketing will look like for small businesses.

Office & home working

Office space saving ideas

Here, we take a look at what British small businesses can do this year to take advantage of their office space.