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

Businesses are still failing to prepare for rise of AI

New research suggests that businesses are still failing to prepare themselves for the impact of Artificial Intelligence.

News

Demand for cloud skills in UK continuing to rise

Cybersecurity jobs increasingly require certification, while demand for development skills rise to help manage cloud apps.

News

UK businesses prepare for the September recruitment rush

Businesses across the UK are preparing for the September recruitment rush, with job numbers soaring in some of the UK’s key cities last month.

Employing & managing staff

How employers should handle DBS data

Here, Michelle Mellor, managing director at Personnel Checks, explains how businesses should use their DBS data.

Employing & managing staff

Microbusiness staff are the most engaged, study finds

New research suggests that staff working for the smallest businesses in the UK are the most engaged with the wellbeing of the company.

Accounting

The silver linings of accountancy

Here, Richard Stonier of Tally, explores how cloud based accountancy can help business owners keep on top of their finances.

News

SMEs’ trust in government falters in Brexit Britain

British small businesses take 'flight to flexibility' as trust in government falters in Brexit Britain.

Advice

What businesses can learn from the catering industry

Here, we take a look at what small businesses can learn about eco-friendliness from the catering industry.

News

Returnship programmes launched to help people back to work

New returnship programmes will help people return to work after a career break, boost skills, and close the gender pay gap

Business Technology

Nine ways to secure and enhance your digital architecture

Here, Vince Padua, vice president of platform innovation and technology at Axway, explains how to secure your digital architecture.

Business Technology

Why are UK small businesses turning to cloud solutions?

New research looks into how UK small businesses use cloud data storage and finds a rise in the adoption of the technology.

News

Lack of security the most difficult aspect of freelancing and contracting

New research reveals that a lack of security is the most difficult aspect of freelancing and contracting.