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.

PR and Marketing Strategy

Are you marketing your products in the right way?

If you’re at all uncertain that you’re marketing your products or services properly, here’s some information on what you should be doing.

Entrepreneurs

Foot on the gas: Tom Marley on growing The Car Buying Group

Expediting the car selling process with a focus on customer service, Tom Marley has taken The Car Buying Group down from the North and across the country.

Entrepreneurs

Finding the perfect baby gift? Akin Onal on starting MORI

Finding a gap in the baby gift market whilst shopping for his niece, Akin Onal was inspired to set up MORI to revolutionise the baby market.

Human Resources

How mobile HR can help your business run successfully

For the fast moving entrepreneur, time can be tight. We take a look at how mobile HR can help you run your business.

News

PPI saga nears termination as Arnie calls for claims

Hollywood mega-star, Arnold Schwarzenegger, joins the call for people to get their PPI claims in quickly, before the termination ends.

Technology

What are the key benefits of growth-driven website design?

If you are looking to grow your business, designing a new website to attract a new customer base is key.

Entrepreneurs

How this Wiz Khalifa fan started up: Meggan Roxanne on The Good Quote

Finding a business that inspires and helps her audience, Meggan Roxanne set up the Good Quote in 2011 and hasn't looked back since.

Entrepreneurs

7 business benefits of an effective uniform

Providing a uniform for your staff isn’t just about giving your business some identity, promoting equality, and providing attire for employees so they dress suitably for their role.

Human Resources

HR through the looking glass – transparency and the employer brand

Basil LeRoux, head of HR practice at executive search firm Berwick Partners argues that genuine transparency must start in the HR department.

Entrepreneurs

When to walk away from a negotiation: wish, want, walk values

The art of negotiation is a vitally important business skill to possess. Knowing when to push for the highest figure possible, settle for a reasonable compromise or move on to something new is crucial to success.

Technology

Will AI steal all our jobs?

Artificial intelligence will create more jobs than it replaces. Gareth Davies of Kwiziq explains why AI enhanced education could be the key.

Entrepreneurs

3 productivity lessons you can learn from Stephen King

Horror author Stephen King has no problem motivating himself to get the job done. What productivity lessons can you learn from the king of horror?