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

British workers would be happy to have a robot boss

New research shows that one in ten think a robot boss would be more efficient than a human, with men more likely to accept a non-human boss than women.

Employing & managing staff

Managing conflict – what lessons can HR learn from Neymar and Cavani?

With footballers Neymar and Cavani getting into a public feud over penalty responsibilities, we take a look at how you can avoid conflict at work.

News

The rules of doing business have changed, say SME owners

Three quarters of SME owners say the rules of doing business have changed – in areas such as competitor activity, decision making and keeping up with regulatory challenges.

News

Businesses remains confident amid growing uncertainty

Santander launches inaugural Trade Barometer to assess the aspirations of, and obstacles facing UK businesses when considering international trade.

Marketing

Lost emails can cost you customer relationships in under 60 seconds

Consumers would consider choosing a rival brand following a negative experience, with frustration from a missing purchase confirmation emails or e-receipt beginning in seconds.

News

Almost two thirds of UK workers hide an aspect of their lives at work

New data from Inclusive Employers reveals workers are most likely to hide family and mental health issues at work.

News

Cost and red tape are the biggest struggles for new SMEs

The biggest struggles for new SMEs in the UK are cost, red tape and understanding the legislation around how to set up a business.

News

UK employees most open to leaving current job

Nearly three quarters 70 per cent of UK employees are open to leaving their job, compared to 60 per cent in the rest of Europe.

Employing & managing staff

How to make your staff care as much about your business as you do

In this article, we take a look at the reasons staff are often not as invested or motivated as the owner or CEO of a business.

Business Technology

No stranger to fintech – UK businesses adopt the latest tech in finance

New research shows that UK businesses are increasingly willing to adopt cutting edge fintech options, such as cryptocurrencies or cloud finances.

News

Only 8 per cent of freelancers and contractors prefer to work completely remotely

New research reveals just eight per cent of freelancers and contractors prefer to work completely remotely.

Business Technology

Why your business needs two internet connections

Here, Nolan Braterman from Frontier Voice and Data, explains the benefits of businesses using two internet connections.