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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.

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.

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