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

Expats most commonly relocate for better career opportunities

Career opportunities, better pay and benefits and improved lifestyle are the main drivers for expats looking to move abroad.

Export & Import

Quick guide to optimising inbound logistics costs

Paul de Guingand at Adjuno outlines some of the ways businesses can reduce their inbound logistics costs in this guide.

News

UK professionals want more support in returnships

Returnships are on the rise in the UK, with 79 per cent of the nation’s workers admitting they would be more inclined to join a company that offered a scheme.

News

FTSE 350 companies’ level of support for pension schemes sinks

Companies’ ability to fulfil pension schemes promises at its lowest level since the recession- according to PwC’s Pension Support Index.

News

70 per cent of businesses have suffered a cyber security breach

Government is committed to investing £1.9 billion to protect nation from cyber-attacks, as more than half of UK businesses suffer a cyber security breach.

Advice

Considerations when starting a small business

Starting a business can be daunting and terrifying, here are some considerations you should take before starting.

Business Technology

Five ways robotics can help you scale your business

Here, Simon Shah, chief marketing officer, Redwood Software highlights how businesses can use robotics to enhance their company.

Employing & managing staff

Creating a culture to rival Google’s (on a much smaller budget)

Here, Nicola Britovsek, director of human resources, Sodexo Benefits and Rewards Services tells us how to create a company culture to rival Googles on a small business budget.

News

Staff perks – workers want early finish Fridays and flexible hours

New research on office workers show the perks people want and get and it might not be as expensive to offer as you might think.

News

EU-27 skilled workers likely to leave the UK before Brexit

Baker McKenzie survey of EU-27 skilled workers employed by companies either in the FTSE 250 or with a revenue of over £50 million.

Startup Funding and Grants

What is a personal guarantee on a business loan?

A significant portion of business lending is through unsecured loans - these often require a personal guarantee. This article looks at what they actually are and their pros and cons.

Accounting

Essential accounting tips for small business owners

Here, Khaos Cloud takes a look at why you should be conscious of your finances and offers you some essential tips to look after your accounting.