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Anna is Senior Reporter, covering topics affecting SMEs such as grant funding, managing employees and the day-to-day running of a business.

Entrepreneurs

Best universities for spinouts

Here is a rundown of the UK's best universities for spinouts, with spinout owners weighing in on why these institutions are the best

Growth Planning

Trump tariffs – what should businesses do now?

Trump tariffs have been announced. As world leaders figure out what comes next, we explore what businesses can do now

Legislation and Regulation

Change in company size threshold – could it slash your red tape?

Growth Planning

Scaling up your business without hiring full-time staff

Here are a handful of ways that you can scale up your business without increasing the headcount

Human Resources

Four-day working week – is it right for your business?

As more and more firms sign up to the four-day working week, we explore whether it's a good idea for your growing business

Technology

What are collaboration and productivity tools for growth businesses?

We've teamed up with Google Workspace to give you an insight into how productivity and collaboration tools can help your growing business

Alternative Finance for Business

What is a merchant cash advance?

In this article, we'll be explaining what a merchant cash advance is, how they work and whether they're right for your business.

Financial Management

7 types of small business loans to apply for

Need a loan but confused by all of the weird terminology - or flat-out jargon? We explain what types of business loans are out there.

News

General Election 2024 – what do scale-ups want to see?

The General Election will be on July 4, 2024, with political parties scrambling to get their policies together. What do high-growth firms want?

Insurance

Best insurance cover for startups

Startups need insurance cover, even when they're still small. We'll delve into why your startup needs insurance and which providers offer cover

Entrepreneurs

Top 10 London fintech companies

Financial technology is an exciting industry ripe with innovation. We showcase the top 10 London fintech companies to watch out for

Venture Capital Funding

Best venture capital trusts

Venture capital trusts (VCTs) can be a solid option for entrepreneurs looking for a business boost. Here are just a few of them.

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