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

Assessing the database needs of research and analysis providers

In order to achieve their business ambitions and stay ahead of the curve, research and analysis firms need to ensure they have a database system that is flexible.

News

The ‘Uber for escorts’ just got funded

Rendevu founder, Reuben Coppa has secured funding for his 'Uber for Escorts' app that aims to make the sex industry safer.

Finding and selling to customers

The time for customer-centric and responsible sales practices is now

Here, Nancy Langer, president and COO of Zafin, highlights the importances of responsible sales practice from UK banks.

Advice

The quiet opportunity: Top tips to maximise on downtime

Dr Mark Winwood, AXA PPP healthcare, has shared his advice on how to view downtime as a golden opportunity to think – and do – something different to benefit yourself and your business.

News

Businesswomen less confident than men about prospects post-Brexit

Female business leaders remain less confident about economic security and business prospects post Brexit than male leaders.

News

E-commerce survey finds evidence of retailer delivery problems

Business is booming for online retailers but only half are happy with their fulfilment operations, with almost two thirds admitting to not always shipping on time.

Marketing

Four strategies for strengthening your brand equity

Here, Shweta Jhajharia of The London Coaching Group looks at why brand value in business is important and suggests four strategies to help businesses strengthen their brand equity.

News

Nearly nine in ten companies plan to hire MBA graduates in 2017

International hiring plans remain steady despite recent political uncertainty, as most companies plan to hire MBA graduates in 2017.

Business Technology

Ad-blockers vs mobile

Ad-blocking is an ever-growing feature across devices with only 50 per cent of internet device holders are aware of mobile ad-blocking.

Marketing

Customer perks bring young consumers to your brand, research says

Almost a third of young British consumers (18 – 24 year olds) have come to expect ‘perks’ from brands, being more likely to stay loyal as a result.

News

UK businesses are breaking basic health and safety laws

Two thirds of UK businesses are breaking the most basic health and safety rules and are putting their employees in danger.

Accounting

Frontierpay calls for improved management of foreign exchange

In the face of increased currency market volatility, Frontierpay partners with The Hackett Group to call for firms to improve their management of FX risk