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.

Business Technology

Innovation and paperless – digitisation of the workplace

As the legal sector moves to embrace digital with the adoption of paperless systems and virtual hearings, Chris Ronan, Chief Executive at St John’s Buildings, explores the benefits new methods of working can offer for businesses.

Advice

Patent risk: understanding the best way to deal with it

Here, Peter Arrowsmith, patent attorney and partner at Gill Jennings & Every, discusses why you should be careful when applying for a patent in your business.

Employing & managing staff

Top benefits of HR software for small businesses

Here, we take a look at how small businesses can take advantage of HR software and how it can help you manage your staff.

News

Consumer spending falls for first time in nearly four years

A new Visa report suggests that consumer spending has fallen for first time in nearly four years, as the public waits for the economy to balance.

Office & home working

The remotest chance: Onsite vs. offsite working

Here, Todd Carothers, executive vice president of sales and marketing at CounterPath, talks to us about the advantages of onsite vs offsite working.

Business Technology

The growing power of e-commerce among small businesses

Here, Rajesh Subramaniam, executive vice president of FedEx Services, tells us how small businesses can capitalise on e-commerce.

Work life balance

Workers spend less time on social media to restore work-life balance

Workers spend less time on social media in a bid to restore work-life balance, as the majority rarely use technology for personal matters.

Buying and selling a company

How to prepare to sell your business for maximum value

Here, Clive Hyman of Hyman Capital Services, talks us through his tips and advice for successfully selling your business.

Buying and selling a company

Is buying a business in debt worth the risk?

Gary Edwards of Company Valuation Services gives his top tips and speaks to fellow entrepreneurs on the risks of buying a business in debt.

Business Technology

Unlocking workplace flexibility in SMEs

Adrian Hipkiss, vice president and managing director EMEA at ShoreTel talks technology and the role it can play improving flexible working for SMES whilst reducing concerns around productivity and output.

News

Cultural issues are the number one obstacle to digital transformation

New report from Capgemini’s Digital Transformation Institute and Brian Solis finds a major cultural disconnect between leadership and employees.

News

Majority of UK workers have hit a career slump, research finds

New research finds that 80.6 per cent of UK workers have experienced a career slump, with a further 32.5 per cent revealing this was down to lack of career progression.