About

Owen Gough is a reporter for SmallBusiness.co.uk. He has a background in small business marketing strategies and is responsible for writing content on subjects ranging from small business finance to technology and HR.

Opinion

‘Tis the season for your business to make a difference

Here, Rowena Perrott, general manager at Boxtopia, explores the real business benefits to corporate social responsibility.

Technology

The future of spending: How technology will shape how we pay

As technology makes spending money more and more convenient, we take a look at what the future holds for the consumer.

Opinion

Why even the most skilled salespeople are failing

David Freedman, director at Huthwaite International, looks at the mistakes even the best salespeople make.

Entrepreneurs

Autumn Budget 2017: Why entrepreneurs are the winners

With the Autumn Budget making changes that will impact the whole nation, we take a look at why entrepreneurs are the real winners.

News

Autumn Budget 2017: A hindrance or a help for investors?

As the UK comes to grips with Chancellor Philip Hammonds Autumn Budget 2017, we find out how investors have reacted.

Entrepreneurs

7 easy techniques to remember anything

When running a business, you have to keep track of a thousand tiny details. Here are 7 techniques to help you remember anything.

Entrepreneurs

Cutting through the noise – five steps to secure a sale

David Freedman, director at sales and negotiation specialists, Huthwaite International outlays five steps to secure that tricky sale.

Entrepreneurs

Skills of the future: 10 skills you’ll need to thrive in 2020

A new age of work requires a new set of skills to thrive and be productive. Here’s an infographic on the top ten skills you need to thrive in 2020.

Entrepreneurs

The billionaire breakdown – How the richest 25 made their money

Who are the richest people in the world? And how did they amass their fortune? We break down the 25 richest people in the world.

Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurial spirit: Sizing-up the UK takeover code

For fast-growth companies, the chance to buy and sell successful businesses is one of the ultimate long-term goals. Such ambition needs planning when it comes to the UK takeover code.

Venture Capital Funding

It’s time to end ‘finger in the air’ valuations

Thierry Clarke, CEO and co-founder of InvestorConnected, explores why it is time to stop the 'finger-in-the-air' valuations.

Entrepreneurs

Boom25: Disrupting affiliate marketing with cash-back for customers

CEO of Boom25, Giora Mandel, explains more about how Boom25 works for their customers and their growth plans for the future.