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.

Export & Import

On-demand Warehousing: does it work for your business?

Choosing a warehouse solution for your business can be a tricky and costly process, but on-demand warehousing is seeking to fix that.

News

How UK businesses can stay protected online

After the recent WannaCry cyber attacks earlier this year, we look at how businesses can protect themselves online.

Export & Import

Do government manifestos lack an agenda for trade?

In the run up to the Snap General election in June, Gary Lynch of GS1 UK takes a look at what each parties manifestos mean for UK businesses.

Business management

Lessons learned from… the Drayton Manor incident

Jennifer Janson looks at what small businesses can take away from the Drayton Manor incident.

Business management

Cushion cash – a luxury few small businesses can afford

With the discrepancies in large and small business payment terms, and the lack of visibility into cash flow that many small businesses have, there is a growing number of businesses hoarding vital funds in case of emergencies.

Advice

Count pounds, not sheep: The issues keeping SME owners up at night

Lack of resources, government support and cashflow problems are some of the issues SMEs face today.

Advice

How to identify high risk drivers

Here, we look at how you can recognise high risk drivers in your company and improve their skills and safety.

News

Consumers abandon brands who lack positive corporate values

MediaCom study shows power of brand purpose with almost one-in-two consumers willing to pay more for a brand that supports a cause that’s important to them

News

Workplace apathy is causing UK workers to look for a new job

Bored to tears: Workplace apathy is causing UK workers to look for a new job, with many admitting that they feel bored at work on a daily basis.

Employing & managing staff

How to support an employee with mental health problems

Here, Alison King, director of Bespoke HR, guides us on how, as a business leader, you can support staff with mental health issues.

News

Does the Tory manifesto do enough to help UK SMEs?

Here, Mark Brownridge, director general of the EIS Association, discusses whether the Conservative party manifesto does enough for UK Small businesses.

News

Less than one in five UK managers support hard Brexit

With the general election less than a month away, UK managers make their priorities for a new government clear.