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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.

Technology

8 of the best workflow management systems for UK businesses

To help you keep track of your remote team's projects, consider a workflow management system. We've rounded up some of the best software around.

Alternative Finance for Business

How to raise pre-seed funding

If you're a young business that needs finance to grow, it could be time to look into pre-seed funding. Here's how to do it

News

Women founders lose more when selling equity stakes

Women founders give up more in equity stakes than their male counterparts when selling to raise funds for their business

Alternative Finance for Business

Top 20 EIS funds and investors you should know about

Which EIS investor is right for you? Growth Business guide to some of the most active EIS funds in the market.

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

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