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.

News

Excessive employee permissions expose SMES to insider threats

Stale data and excessive employee permissions continue to expose organisations to insider threats, ransomware and other risks.

Employing & managing staff

Flexible working is the path forward for small businesses

The stigma around flexible working has diminished: 65% now feel comfortable requesting to work from home and collaborative tools like instant messaging mean employees can connect wherever they are in the world.

News

Fostering a friendly office atmosphere unlocks employee potential

New research reveals that creating a friendly and engaging office atmosphere can encourage workers to a greater output.

Advice

How to take your small business to the next level

Here, Andrew Heppinstall of Pebble Grey looks at what steps small businesses need to take to grow to the next level.

Advice

Strategies in building a successful business

Building a successful business takes time and dedication. Here are some tips to help you build a better and more successful company.

Business Technology

Your small business hosting needs: What to know before you buy

Small businesses need to be careful and do their research when web hosting. Here are some tips to guide you through the process.

Business management

Three attractive countries to start a business

Here, we look at which countries have the most attractive conditions for setting up a business in 2017.

News

How to apply for a business loan in three minutes

NatWest Small Business Loans, which can be completed in three minutes, comes with no arrangement fee and no early repayment fee.

News

Branded content is forgotten by 80 per cent of consumers, study reveals

Prezi unveils new insight into consumer engagement with content and demonstrates the value of a conversational approach.

Startup Funding and Grants

Venture Capital Trusts: Investing in UK growth and productivity

How VCTs can help UK SMEs expand and grow benefiting both the SME and end investors through tax-efficient savings.

News

Almost a third of UK workers have had their pay cut in the last five years

Almost a third of UK workers have had their pay cut in the last five years, with the average cut being 4 per cent, a new study reveals.

News

Trend of expanding strategic role of financial leaders increases scope for mistakes

Half of British financial leaders think it’s only a matter of time until their team makes a serious mistake because of pressure on resources.