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Brexit could spell disaster for struggling UK exporters

More than 21,000 UK manufacturers which rely heavily on exports could be tipped over the edge in a Brexit scenario, despite the boost from the weaker Pound|More than 21,000 UK manufacturers which rely heavily on exports could be tipped over the edge in a Brexit scenario, despite the boost from the weaker Pound

Technology

SMEs at risk from data breach threat

Government figures suggest that a data breach costs SMEs an average of £310,000. Yet there's a worrying lack of understanding among these businesses of the true cost of this, according to Jim Steven, head of data breach services at Experian|Government figures suggest that a data breach costs SMEs an average of £310,000. Yet there's a worrying lack of understanding among these businesses of the true cost of this, according to Jim Steven, head of data breach services at Experian

Alternative Finance for Business

Seeking funding from a direct lending fund

How do you persuade a direct lending fund to give you finance? Jon Herbert, managing director of direct lender Beechbrook Capital’s UK SME Credit Fund, has a check-list of tips for would-be borrowers|How do you persuade a direct lending fund to give you finance? Jon Herbert, managing director of direct lender Beechbrook Capital’s UK SME Credit Fund, has a check-list of tips for would-be borrowers

Human Resources

Countering unconscious bias in corporate Britain

A quarter of female execs adopt "white" names to get hired. Growth Business speaks to Biju Menon, the man behind the UK's only ‘name-blind’ headhunting platform, Nottx.com, on how businesses can break this hiring barrier|A quarter of female execs adopt "white" names to get hired. Growth Business speaks to Biju Menon, the man behind the UK's only ‘name-blind’ headhunting platform, Nottx.com, on how businesses can break this hiring barrier

Exit Strategies

IP management crucial to successful fundraising or exit

A league table compiled by Metis Partners highlights the increasingly important role of intellectual property management in business growth.

Technology

Getting ahead in the cloud

Every SMB now is a digital business and some are even entirely reliant on IT the keep the revenue stream flowing. Here's how to make the most of the cloud, according to Richard Davies, CEO of ElasticHosts|Every SMB now is a digital business and some are even entirely reliant on IT the keep the revenue stream flowing. Here's how to make the most of the cloud, according to Richard Davies, CEO of ElasticHosts

News

SMBs forecast strong growth regardless of the EU referendum

While business confidence remains high, small and mid-sized businesses are less optimistic about the UK economy two months ahead of voting day|While business confidence remains high, small and mid-sized businesses are less optimistic about the UK economy two months ahead of voting day

News

Faith in FinTech soars as ISA rates remain low

With ISA rates down by 46 per cent over the past five years, the appeal of alternative finance and FinTech investment platforms are on the rise, particularly among millennials|With ISA rates down by 46 per cent over the past five years, the appeal of alternative finance and FinTech investment platforms are on the rise, particularly among millennials

News

Don’t let systems anxiety hold you back

Getting access to reliable data, which deliver valuable business insight, is a constant challenge for growing organisations.

Financial Management

Get the most out of AI in accounting

Man versus machine: it doesn't have to be an either/or choice, according to Richard Seabrook, managing director Europe at Neota Logic.

Entrepreneurs

Five reasons why gig work is the new normal

A networked society means no longer having to show up at the office. Here's why gig work is going mainstream.|A networked society means no longer having to show up at the office. Here's why gig work is going mainstream.

Entrepreneurs

How storytelling can help your business

What if the next big thing in the boardroom comes from something that has been around for millennia? Deon Newbronner, managing director of Pitch Perfect Club explains|What if the next big thing in the boardroom comes from something that has been around for millennia? Deon Newbronner, managing director of Pitch Perfect Club explains