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.

Sole trader

Working from Home – Be healthier and happier as a Sole Trader

As the number of freelancers, sole traders and people working from home increases, AXA PPP healthcare has created a new graphic, which advises those who work from home how to feel healthier and happier in their roles.

Accounting

How the perception of accounting is changing

Here, Richard Stonier, partner at Tally Accounts, outlines some of the key benefits of cloud-based accountancy.

News

Three quarters of users who click a phishing link surrender password details

New research reveals just how susceptible employees still are to phishing attacks.

News

Revealed: The lunchtime taboos you should avoid at work

New survey reveals that it’s time to put down the pint and ditch the fish as we discover the lunchtime taboos that bug office workers.

Accounting

UK micro-businesses not optimistic about late payment tsar

New research shows just 2 per cent of UK freelancers and micro-businesses think the forthcoming Small Business Commissioner will be able to do anything about the issue of late payments.

News

Perfect storm for SMEs as inflation could add £6.8 billion to costs

2017 is likely to be a tough year for businesses, with an increase in business rates being introduced while revenues are expected to remain stagnant.

News

Changes to employee engagement strategies will fail without HR function rethink

HR departments need to rethink their strategies on up-skilling and training current staff if they are to continue hiring future staff.

News

Senior decision makers reveal people skills are an employee’s most valuable asset

People skills are an employee’s most valuable asset when hiring new staff, according to a survey of 500 senior decision makers.

News

UK baffled by the origins of their favourite brands

Many UK adults find identifying ‘British’ brands confusing and difficult, according to new research.

Marketing

Eleven steps to SMS marketing success for small business

Here, we explore how SMS marketing and mobile audience targeting can benefit small businesses.

News

Londoners prove to be the most faithful towards their partners in England

One in five individuals have an affair at some point in their lifetime and that 58 per cent of these affairs start in the workplace.

Business Loans

Going the distance to get proper financing

Here, we look how small businesses can take advantage of independent and P2P lenders for their financing needs.