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Hunter was the Editor for GrowthBusiness.co.uk from 2012 to 2014, before moving on to Caspian Media Ltd to be Editor of Real Business.

Human Resources

Don't be a horrible boss: Let your employees develop

Here's how to look after your staff better, from providing learning opportunities to giving new recruits time to adjust. 

Human Resources

The decision to hire in-house help

One of the biggest balancing acts for growing businesses is deciding where limited resources should be directed. Ian Cowley, managing director at cartridgesave.co.uk explains why he opted to bring in specialised human resource skills.

News

Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales picks IPO route for mobile business

Mobile phone contract business The People's Operator has outlined plans to join the London Stock Exchange and use funds raise to continue development.

News

Tech start-up orderbird secures investment for iPad point of sale development

A $10 million investment has been made into commerce technology business orderbird, led by cashless payment-geared ConCardis.

News

Beringea joins investors at electronics business Maplin

Beringea has invested £5 million into Maplin from its ProVen Venture Capital Trusts as part of the syndicate of investors led by Rutland Partners who acquired the business in June.

News

Access to finance still a big problem for half of UK entrepreneurs

Despite efforts by the government to make securing capital easier for SMEs, new figures reveal that the issue is still a 'main barrier' for British business builders.

PR and Marketing Strategy

Five ways by which your POS system is saving you money

A POS system is an integral part of every business and when used correctly can deliver big benefits to a company bottom line.

News

Smartzer closes angel round and partners with clothing brand Whistles

Having showcased its technology at London Fashion Weekend in September, Smartzer has launched with the help of high-net worths including Jamie True.

News

Using war wounds to build a beauty business

Serial entrepreneurs have the advantage of learning from their mistakes, and for Lopo Champalimaud it’s a case of using his battle scars to bring the wellness and beauty sector online.

News

Lease finance firm becomes latest British Business Bank investment

Shire Leasing has secured a share of the British Business Bank to extend lending facilities for small businesses in the UK.

News

Social start-up LoyaltyLion becomes first investment by former ASOS exec

James Hart, the first employee at clothing e-commerce business ASOS, has made his maiden angel investment and backed LoyaltyLion.

News

US market push for 10 Minutes With fuelled by private investor funding round

A business set up to better equip students with the information needed to make career decisions has raised $4 million.