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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.

Accounting and Finance Software

The best accounting software for medium sized businesses

Finding accounting software for your medium sized business can prove to be tricky. Here are the top UK packages

Insurance

Do you need employers’ liability insurance for self-employed staff?

In most instances, you'll need employers' liability insurance for your business. But what if you hire someone who is self-employed?

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