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.

Human Resources

Salary is no longer enough for candidates

Here, Anna Dickson, product manager, NGA Human Resources, explores what motivates employees, as salary rises fall down the priority list.

PR and Marketing Strategy

How to create a restaurant concept that will be a success with millennials

A survey recently found that millennials are generally pickier about the restaurants they choose to eat at and how they make decisions about where to eat. With that in mind, we take a look at how you can make a restaurant that resonates with millennials.

Alternative Finance for Business

Seven alternative business finance methods you should know about

Are you having trouble financing your business using the more common methods? Here are seven alternative business finance methods you should know about.

Human Resources

Why change-hungry young generations are the key to unlocking growth

Here, Sabby Gill, executive vice president international, ‎Epicor Software, explores how the younger generation can unlock growth in your business.

Entrepreneurs

How professional are you? How to make a good first impression

Ever wondered what kind of a first impression you make to clients or the impression you strike externally as the face of your own business? We guide you on how to be more professional.

Financial Management

The five countries in Europe with the lowest corporation tax

For businesses looking to expand out into the European market after 2016;s EU Referendum, it can be hard to choose where to go. We take a look at the five countries with the lowest corporation tax in Europe.

Entrepreneurs

Six management mistakes you SHOULD NOT copy from Trump

Management training experts at STL have taken a look into Trump's management style and found six mistakes business owners or leaders should not follow.

Technology

BTS to USD: What can you do with Bitshares?

Combining both advantages of an equity network and the utility of blockchain technology, Bitshares is a crypto equity network and ledger that's been in existence for four years. Learn more about Bitshares in this quick guide.

Entrepreneurs

Top ten things you should know about the franchise agreement

Franchising your business out can open up new opportunities for you to bring in greater revenue. Here is everything you need to know about a franchise agreement.

PR and Marketing Strategy

Common marketing mistakes that can spell doom

Marketing is a tricky beast to tame when it comes to business management. It is easy for small businesses to fall foul of these common marketing mistakes.

Entrepreneurs

Seven steps for a successful start-up

Andy Brownsell, commercial director at Protectivity, discusses his top seven steps to creating a successful start-up.

Human Resources

Ten ways events meetings could change in the next five years

Rohit Talwar and his team at Fast Future describe the key driving forces that are shaping the emerging future of business meetings, events, and conferences.