About

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

Human Resources

How incentive and reward schemes can motivate staff to go the extra mile

We take a look at how employee incentive and reward schemes will help your business to attract and retain staff

Growth Planning

How a franchise works – pros and cons, costs and how to set one up for your business

Find out how a franchise works and all of the important points you need to know before setting one up for your own business.

PR and Marketing Strategy

Fintech marketing – 6 tips for getting your message across

Pinning down your fintech marketing strategy can be a headache, which is why we've compiled six tips to give you some steer

Funding

Deals of the Week August 29-September 2 – a Growth Business round-up

Deals this week include a platform that makes customer acquisition easier and a firm aiming to improve batteries for electric vehicles

News

Venture capital investment in Europe and Israel busts €100bn threshold

Last year was great for venture capital. Pitchbook explores why that is by examining fundraising, deal-making and exits in it latest report

Venture Capital Funding

Edge Investments holds first close of its second venture fund at £85m

Edge Investments raised £85m, with its Create the Future fund aiming for a £100m final close. The fund will support firms contributing to the creative economy

News

Seneca Partners launches AIM focused EIS fund

Seneca Partners, a specialist SME investment business, has launched its AIM focused EIS fund. It's starting with a £5m tranche

News

Cheap deals drive bidding for UK firms to 14-year high

The combined value of takeover attempts involving UK targets reached almost $217bn in 2021, compared to $58bn during the same period in 2020

Funding

Deals of the Week July 26-30 – a GrowthBusiness roundup

This week's deals include a £58m Series C funding round for Elvie and a $60m dollar investment in Freddie's Flowers

News

Companies raise 121% more in H1 2021 than the same period last year

After a lull in 2020, investment in companies has shot up. A number of these investments have been megadeals, valued at over £50m

Funding

Future Fund: Breakthrough – GrowthBusiness guide

The government has announced the launched of the Future Fund: Breakthrough. Read on to find out more about the fund and how to apply

News

UK’s largest impact-driven venture capital fund closes final round at £68m

Eka Ventures is now the largest impact-driven venture capital fund, targeting UK firms focused on sustainability and financial inclusivity