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.

Employing & managing staff

Brexit talks begin, with citizens’ rights top of the agenda for HR

Here, Nick Goldberg CEO UK & Ireland of Lee Hecht Harrison | Penna looks at what Brexit really means for HR professionals.

News

Female founders not heard by male investors

Access to capital remains largest challenge for female founders; one in five female founders feel they haven't been heard when they have spoken to male investors.

Office & home working

Seven reasons SMEs should invest in workplace wellbeing

Louise Shipley is European business team manager of Fellowes, gives us seven tips for implementing a workplace wellbeing scheme.

Business management

Working with business travellers: The main issues

Simon Anderson, CitySuites’ resident personal trainer, shares his top tips on how business travellers can stay fit and healthy whilst working away from home.

News

Landlords’ confidence knocked as government changes take effect

Landlords’ confidence falls back as tax burden rises and house prices growth slows; 41 per cent hold a positive outlook for their portfolios, down from just 67 per cent three years ago

Employing & managing staff

It’s time to talk immigration

Here, Rachel Harvey, associate and business immigration specialist at law firm Shakespeare Martineau, talks to us about immigration in business.

News

Brits just won’t stop working, as annual leave goes to waste

Research shows that in 2016 UK workers grafted an extra £17 billion of free work, as they didn’t take the annual leave that they’re entitled to.

News

Tech sector shrugs off election and Brexit worries

Fergus Caheny, head of tech at Smith & Williamson points out the developing belief within the tech sector and takes a look at how Brexit might affect us.

Advice

How to find a job on your smartphone

With the ubiquity of technology in our society, there are many ways to find a job, here is a guide on how to use your smartphone to find one.

News

UK SMEs optimistic about post Brexit futures

A year on from the Brexit referendum, confidence among UK small businesses remains high and businesses are still optimistic.

Employing & managing staff

Seven simple steps to create a successful staff training plan

Employee training is always being talked about, Love Energy Savings have decided to go 'Back to Basics' with seven simple steps to create a successful staff training plan.

Finding and selling to customers

Customer service is a key differentiator for businesses

Customer service is a key differentiator for businesses, but many are falling short in providing satisfaction to customers, report finds.