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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.

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CanDo: A new crowdfunding platform to support war-torn Syria

Following the huge support for the hospital project from people all over the world, CanDo is now launching a crowdfunded platform.

Human Resources

The co-working conundrum: Can a shared office benefit you?

Finding the right work environment for entrepreneurs can be an expensive and lonely journey. How can co-working help you out?

Human Resources

Boss’ bug bear: What you can do to win promotion or avoid a sacking

UK Bosses reveal shocking employee traits that can get you fired or get you closer to that pay rise.

Entrepreneurs

Fancy ditching the nine to five? What makes a successful entrepreneur?

Many people dream of setting up their own business and becoming an entrepreneur, but what skills will you actually need to get started?

Entrepreneurs

The top 8 office distractions and how to counter them

Productivity research shows 21 million working days lost every month from distractions ranging from browsing the internet to chatting with colleagues. Here is how you can combat them.

Entrepreneurs

How to keep your staff motivated over the summer months

The summer months can be a difficult period to keep staff motivated and working. Here are some tips to help boost your productivity this summer.

News

Revealed: Where the UK’s most tired commuters catch the train

Research ranks the UK’s top 20 most sleep deprived train stations, with London Bridge station having the most tired passengers in the UK.

Technology

What will the digital infrastructure fund mean for your business?

The government will launch a Digital Infrastructure Fund today, unlocking investment worth more than £1 billion – including an extra £400 million spent on upgrades to Britain’s fibre broadband network, allowing more people to work from home.

Technology

Is there really a risk that driverless cars can be hacked?

As we move closer and closer to a future where driverless cars are normal, we take a look at whether we should fear the hackers taking over our cars.

News

Bad bosses: Poor management driving UK employees out of work

Bad bosses and poor management outranks poor pay, stress and commuting as biggest factor in people’s decision to quit.

News

Going in for the upskill – is it worth training your staff?

To upskill, or not to upskill? Research shows that training skills within a company can improve productivity and motivation amongst employees.

News

The ugly truth behind those ‘healthy’ office snacks

Wren Kitchens and nutritionist Charlotte Stirling-Reed delve Behind the Label of some of the most popular workplace snacks, and reveal that they that aren’t as guilt-free as they seem.