About

Michael was senior reporter for GrowthBusiness.co.uk from 2018 to 2019.

News

Wait at least six months until you write a business plan

Entrepreneurs will have to adapt quickly once target market becomes clear.

Opinion

Adapting to the AI opportunity

Changes will need to be made all the way through a business when it comes to AI.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Grapeshot exit delivers stellar investor return

Investors will get a 10x return on their money following sale to US giant Oracle.

Alternative Finance for Business

VCT Interview: Sarah Barber, CEO of Jenson Funding Partners

Boutique investment firm Jenson Funding Partners has invested in just under 100 companies over the last six years.

PR and Marketing Strategy

How to find the right influencer for your e-commerce brand

Working with smaller, more targeted influencers could be better value for your brand in the long-run.

Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneur interview, Michelle Kennedy, CEO of Peanut

The former Badoo deputy CEO has created a 'Tinder for mothers' and has signed up over 300,000 users in less than a year.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Coversure acquired by Livingbridge in management buyout

Insurance broker will open more high street offices.

Exit Strategies

Planning an exit strategy? Why profile needs to be on the agenda

Here, CommsCo explains why managing your PR when your business exits is vital.

Venture Capital Funding

VC interview: Patrick Reeve, managing partner of Albion Capital

The managing partner of Albion Capital explains what businesses should look for when seeking investment.

Human Resources

Workers call for tech training from employers

With call centres and shelf stacking set to be a thing of the past, people are keen to learn tech skills.

Funding

$29 million raised by phone firm in new funding

Money will be used to improve tech and fund new hires across Europe and the US.

Growth Planning

The five most important foundations for scaling a business

There are lots of pressing issues to consider when you're planning to expand and grow your company.

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