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Praseeda was Editor for GrowthBusiness.co.uk from 2016 to 2018.

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Immigration post-Brexit​: Q&A

Employment and immigration solicitor Caroline Glacken looks at some of the big immigration questions that we need to face post-Brexit

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Digitalise or die: SME survey reveals roadblocks to going digital

A cross-market survey of 2,500 SMEs highlights the gap between those who believe in changing with the times and those who actually can keep up.|A cross-market survey of 2,500 SMEs highlights the gap between those who believe in changing with the times and those who actually can keep up.

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SME lending at risk as bank branches close

New research reveals that bank branch closures effectively kill off SME lending, which has prompted MPs to debate this in Parliament today.

Entrepreneurs

​Adarsh Radia casts a wider net

Serial entrepreneur Adarsh Radia speaks to GrowthBusiness about his latest venture, WiderPool, which helps tech entrepreneurs bridge the scale-up gap.

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Chief Future-proofing Officer: the evolving role of the CFO

Only one in three business leaders believe their chief financial officers are up to the task of evolving with the times.

Human Resources

How to communicate in the age of instant messaging

Seven tips to communicate professionally in the age of instant chat, from knowing when to use text to how to use gifs.

Human Resources

Will Generation Z be the death of email?

A generation known for communicating through emojis, memes and gifs across multiple channels may be the biggest threat to email as we know it.|A generation known for communicating through emojis, memes and gifs across multiple channels may be the biggest threat to email as we know it.

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Picking the right HRM software for a growing business

Growth is one of the core objectives of most businesses, and it falls upon every function to assist the company in pursuit of this goal. The challenges faced by growing businesses relate to scaling a firm – from employee development to cash flow issues to retaining top talent.

Entrepreneurs

VOOM 2016 winners see value in waste

Virgin Media Business VOOM, the three-month nationwide search for the next big business idea crowned two companies out of 20,000 today: industrious start-up, MacRebur and fast-growth business, bio-bean.|Virgin Media Business VOOM, the three-month nationwide search for the next big business idea crowned two companies out of 20,000 today: industrious start-up, MacRebur and fast-growth business, bio-bean.

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Staying grounded during volatility

According to leadership coach Alison Freer, it is in uncertain times, like our current post-Brexit period, that leaders need to remain grounded. Here's how|According to leadership coach Alison Freer, it is in uncertain times, like our current post-Brexit period, that leaders need to remain grounded. Here's how

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An entrepreneurial powerhouse: Energy-Scanner

Armed with an idea born out of his decades of experience as the managing director at one of the biggest energy companies in Europe, Neil O'Hara launched Energy-Scanner, an online platform that helps SMEs scan for energy prices and get a better deal|Armed with an idea born out of his decades of experience as the managing director at one of the biggest energy companies in Europe, Neil O'Hara launched Energy-Scanner, an online platform that helps SMEs scan for energy prices and get a better deal

Entrepreneurs

Beach rugby goes corporate: City Sports Management

In 2013, Myles Waud did the impossible by bringing the beach to London.