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

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'People analytics' company raises £1m

Saberr aims to use these funds to extend its product, an intuitive talent matching and team building platform

PR and Marketing Strategy

Embrace a design-first culture

For years designers have been touting the business benefits of design, so it's surprising that they're only just starting to get a seat at the table. This is thanks, in part, to the success of design-led start-ups like AirBnB, the rise in design-focussed VC funds, and the emergence of titles like CXO and CDO.

News

AIM sheds 105 companies in a year

A look into the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) reveals an increase in de-listings and a record low level of IPO activity.

Entrepreneurs

Starting a business during the recession pays off for this north east business

Richard Lane and Lee Durham started their Newcastle based sales performance company, durhamlane five years ago. Since then, their business has achieved double-digit growth year on year

News

British businesses still divided over the EU referendum

New research into business sentiment reveals greater support for Brexit, concerns over another Scottish independence referendum, and Boris Johnson as most likely next PM 

Human Resources

Is 50 really the new 30? Not unless you’re a "digital native"

Recent research suggests age discrimination is alive and well in the UK as more companies advertise for "millennial talent" 

News

The national living wage and you

The national living wage, as announced by George Osborne, is now in effect. What does this mean for your business?

News

Employers cannot automatically sack suspected paedophiles

Footballer and sex offender Adam Johnson's recent six-year sentence raises a lot of questions on firing employees convicted of a criminal offence

News

Nine things to look out for in the new tax year

What you need to know ahead of 6th April

News

Five myths of building and creating a custom app

Off-the-shelf or custom made? Here's what you need to know when considering an app for your business

News

The seven most successful rejects that made it big

This infographic reveals that you can't always write off corporate rejects. Here's why rejection doesn't mean failure

Managing

Get your business back on track after disaster strikes

Businesses affected by Storm Katie need to prioritise and be pragmatic to minimise the financial impact of bad weather.