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

How Article 50 and Brexit will affect small businesses

With the triggering of Article 50 on the 29th March, British SMEs are now changing how they approach exports to other countries.

News

Exporter confidence remains high, but exchange rates a concern

In the face of Brexit adversity, confidence is high and the future looks bright for UK exporters over the next 12 months.

News

SMEs spend 19 million hours each month on managing their finances

Britain’s army of sole traders and micro businesses are spending 19 million hours each month; the equivalent of 2.5 million working days, managing finances.

News

Tech-savvy shoppers demand better payment options from UK retailers

British SMEs are missing out on an estimated £1.6 billion by not accepting “next generation” payment technology, research shows.

News

UK workers say they don’t need to be in an office to be productive

Eight out of ten UK workers say they don’t need to be in an office to be productive, highlighting a craving for flexible working.

Accounting

Are you aware of capital allowance tax relief?

Just under half of SME businesses that own a commercial property have not been alerted to ‘Capital Allowances’ tax relief by their accountants.

News

Are EU supply chains strong enough to support SME confidence?

SMEs still confident in growth despite Brexit but supply chains are not strong enough to support them through the next few years.

Finding and selling to customers

Direct selling: what you need to know

Finding and selling to customers can be hard for UK small businesses, so here are some tips advising you on direct selling.

Business management

Brexit negotiation guidelines released – but what do they mean for businesses?

Here, Adam McGiveron at Shakespeare Martineau, tells us what the Brexit negotiations means for small businesses.

Advice

How to build a successful one-person start-up

Here, Sarah Giblin tells us all about her inspiring story to start a business that revolutionises the way we see backpack security.

Legal advice

Investment – are you legally prepared?

Here, Karen Holden, founder of A City Law Firm, guides us on how to safely and legally secure investment for your business.

News

Jobs for the boys myth limits apprenticeship opportunities

School leavers are missing out on potential apprenticeship opportunities because they mistakenly believe that the careers available to them are in so called ‘traditional’ gender specific careers, reveals new research.