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.

Startup Funding and Grants

Putting the past behind you: how to get back on track after a financial blip

Here, Ashley Finance’s group sales director, Richard Waldman, explains how to overcome a financial blip in your business.

News

Half of British workers don’t use their full holiday allowance

New research suggests one in seven British workers did not use their full holiday allowance last year.

News

Employees in the workplace are not taking health and safety seriously

British young people in the workplace are not taking health and safety seriously enough, according to new research.

News

Brexit fails to dampen UK’s entrepreneurial spirit

New data from MoneySuperMarket reveals a boost in small businesses entrepreneurial spirit post-Brexit.

News

Are young professionals being excluded from flexible working?

Eight in ten British millennials feel unable to ask for flexible working, fearing criticism and judgement from their bosses.

News

Lack of proactive planning by business as they prepare for Brexit

Snap general election, hung parliament and and Brexit negotiations have thrown business planning into trouble.

Tax

R&D tax relief – how to take advantage

Mark Shewring, partner at haysmacintyre, discusses how a company can take advantage of R&D tax relief.

Advice

Top small business tips on saving costs

Here Bobby Lane, business agony uncle and partner at SSH LLP gives his top tips on keeping a lid on costs.

News

SME staff reveal bosses are a bad lunchtime example

Research shows wellbeing at work in UK SMEs needs more attention with bosses rarely taking lunch and not encouraging lunchtime breaks.

Marketing

Five tips to get your business started with social media advertising

Ben Harrington of BlueSocial looks at the rise in brands turning to platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to reach the right audience and outlines why and how you should be advertising your business on social media.

Employing & managing staff

Gen Z hold key to commercial success, say leading business figures

CEOs believe that Gen Z employees have the technical skills and drive needed to grow their businesses.

News

Eight out of every ten SMEs are being overcharged for their energy

‘Big Six’ energy providers charge more to SMEs than bigger businesses - 80 per cent of Britain’s small businesses are overpaying.