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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.

Technology

Soothing the stress – How your smartphone can increase mindfulness

Ahead of National Stress Awareness Week, online phone retailer e2save has put together a list of smartphone apps and tricks to help you unwind.

Human Resources

5 ways to boost morale and productivity in a start-up

Sebastian Lewis, CEO at Mettrr Technologies gives five ways to ensure you create a healthy, happy work environment for your staff.

Opinion

How the PPI scandal has impacted British banks

For years now, British banks have been paying back money owed for mis-selling PPI; we take a look at how it has affected businesses.

News

Stranger Things happen – Engaging customers over Halloween

Stranger Things premiere lifts engagement 74 per cent for brands targeting its global audience, as Mailjet test centre reveals how brands can stay safe from marketing peril this Halloween.

Entrepreneurs

Flexible workspaces quiz – Which working style suits you?

Are you a trailblazer, collaborator or traditionalist? Reveal your work personality and how to perform at your peak in this flexible working quiz.

News

Mental health at work – 300,000 a year lose their job to illnesses

Up to 300,000 people with long-term mental health problems have to leave their jobs each year, a report says.

Entrepreneurs

Should you have a career mentor? The real-life business benefits

How much more successful could you be with a career mentor? New study reveals the real-life business benefits of a career mentor.

PR and Marketing Strategy

Your ultimate SEO health check guide – How to climb the ranks

In this post Ed Ryan, digital marketing consultant at Hallam Internet, offers a nine step guide to ensure your website is performing well online.

Legislation and Regulation

Why businesses need to ‘update now’ for GDPR

Nine in ten businesses stated that they need to invest in new technologies and services to be compliant with GDPR.

Technology

Reaching the digital transformation promised land

Here, Matthew McGrory, group strategy director at Six Degrees Group, explains how digital transformation can revolutionise your business.

Opinion

Six fundamental steps to Black Friday success

Here are some tips from Andy Richley, marketing manager at Khaos Control on how you can take advantage of Black Friday.

Entrepreneurs

The rise of workspace on demand

With more emphasis on businesses improving productivity, we take a look at how workspace providers have developed their offerings to meet occupiers needs.