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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.

Entrepreneurs

UK SMEs see Brexit as an opportunity, as international trade rises

New data shows that small British businesses see Brexit as an opportunity, and have been increasing overseas sales since the EU referendum.

Human Resources

Is it illegal to require staff to be ‘attractive’?

With more and more stories emerging of businesses not focussing on equality when recruiting, we take a look at how businesses can be more inclusive.

Entrepreneurs

Dirty data: What you need to do to clean up your data

Data has become an incredibly powerful and sought after tool for businesses, but how do you keep it clean once you have it?

Entrepreneurs

Generation Z leads the way in entrepreneurial spirit

Yell Business conducted research which highlights the thirst that Generation Z has for running their own company, with a huge 78 per cent of 16-24 year olds saying they wanted to run a business when they were a child.

Human Resources

Artificial intelligence and automation: can we plug the skills gap?

Can we compete against the rising tide of AI and automation? New research suggests we might not be able to plug the skills gap in the future.

Entrepreneurs

British businesses at risk of creativity crisis

Nearly half of workers state that creativity and innovation are not encouraged or rewarded within their workplace.

Entrepreneurs

The do’s and don’ts of naming your business

When you set up your business, one of the most important things is to get the name right. We take a look at how to go about choosing a business name and give you some inspiration from some of the most creative names in the country.

Human Resources

Are enough employers open minded when recruiting?

New research discovers candidates feel discriminated against during interviews. Here are some tips to avoid discrimination when recruiting.

Opinion

Tips on how to grow and maintain a success a successful essay writing business

Building a successful essay writing business can be tricky for those starting out, here are some top tips to get you on your way.

PR and Marketing Strategy

Bouncing back from reputation damage: What you can learn from OJ Simpson

With former football star set to walk out of prison in October, we take a look at how you can protect your reputation.

Entrepreneurs

6 types of bosses (and how to work for them)

Across your career, you will work for a wide range of bosses and managers. Here are the six types of boss and how to work for them.

Entrepreneurs

The rise of flexible working – Is it right for your business?

The capital boasts the fifth highest workstation rates of all key cities, largely due to increased demand within the city as large-scale projects take off.