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.

Employing & managing staff

Time is running out to master candidate engagement

Time is running out to master candidate engagement, warns talent acquisition and management consultancy Alexander Mann Solutions.

Setting up a company

Best countries for opening an LLC

Here we look at how you can set up a Limited Liability Company (LLC) in Hong Kong, Ireland, the Netherlands and Spain.

Employing & managing staff

Why team building is an important investment for start-ups

Here, we take a look at why team building activities can help create a bond between your staff, increase motivation and improve productivity.

News

EU referendum one year on: SMEs divided on chance of Brexit success

Twenty two per cent of SME owners say initial response to Brexit has been positive for their business; 18 per cent have experienced a negative reaction to the EU referendum.

News

UK businesses reveal their biggest interview bugbears

From turning up too early, to not dressing appropriately, CV-Library reveals the key turnoffs that are putting hiring professionals off of candidates.

Finding and selling to customers

Amazonian Fear? Don’t go at it alone!

Here, Axway's Shawn Ryan explains how smaller businesses can adapt and disrupt in industries dominated by tech giants to vie for better customer experience.

Business Technology

How is automation and technology affecting businesses now?

Here, Damian Hennessey, commercial director at Proto Labs, talks us through the need for businesses to take part in the rise of automation.

Accounting

Why business owners need to prepare for cheque system shake-up

Here, Malcolm Trotter, CEO of International Association of Bookkeepers, warns businesses to get clued up on the changes to the cheque system.

News

Hot or not? Hot-desking offices have dirtier desks, study finds

Study by Initial Washroom Hygiene finds microbiological activity is 18 per cent higher in hot-desking office environments.

Marketing

Growing your social media presence as a business owner

Social media is becoming an important instrument not only for brands and corporations, but also for professionals and business owners.

News

Brits queue up to complain about shopping

New research reveals a stark disconnect between what customers actually want and what retailers think they want when shopping.

News

SMEs uncertain of Brexit impact on GDPR

With GDPR presenting a challenging prospect for UK SMBs in the first place, Brexit has caused further confusion.