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

Entrepreneurs

5 business lessons from Rwanda for UK SMEs

An entire Rwandese generation was wiped out during the genocide, which means that young entrepreneurs don't have the supportive mentorship of older business owners. Even so, entrepreneurship is thriving in Rwanda, and according to Sandro Macchioli from Designit London, there's a lot that UK SMEs can learn from a cultural exchange.

Financial Management

How NOT to screw up your business: 3 financial tips for SMEs

Tally's Richard Stonier shares his top three tips to stop small business owners from falling at the first financial hurdle.

PR and Marketing Strategy

Four tips to accelerate sales for SMEs

Sales professionals want to close business as fast as possible. Today, technology and data accelerate business even faster than in the past.

Entrepreneurs

Dragons’ Den’s most successful reject, Shaun Pulfrey celebrates 10 years of Tangle Teezer

A decade on from hearing ‘I’m Out’ - Shaun Pulfrey celebrates 10th Anniversary of Tangle Teezer. 

Growth Planning

Simon Rogerson: An investor’s thoughts on building a business

Simon Rogerson, founder and chief executive officer of Octopus Group, explains how in the last two decades, starting a business has become both easier and much harder.

Human Resources

Don’t let workplace woes put a hex on Halloween

Solicitor at employment law specialists, Law At Work, Paman Singh looks at how to avoid the perils associated with celebrating Halloween.

Human Resources

Does cultural heritage affect CEO performance?

CEOs’ cultural heritage could affect corporate performance, according to new research, which sheds light on Brexit issues and the need for diversity in leadership.

Human Resources

LGBT inclusion post-Brexit: Why diversity is crucial now more than ever before

In the current divisive climate, how can financial services organisations make sure they are investing in the success of LGBT employees across the board?

Human Resources

Boost employee loyalty in 3 steps

Great leaders know that improving employee engagement has a significant impact on business performance. Here are three ways to boost employee loyalty.

Human Resources

What industries are creating the most and least jobs in the UK?

The global job market is changing, but which are the industries creating the most AND least jobs in the UK?

Human Resources

Can internal training bridge the skills gap?

Why internal training is essential to ensure your staff keep up with technological change.

Entrepreneurs

How a break-in changed Oncam CEO Firas Bashee’s life for the better

Firas Bashee speaks to GrowthBusiness about setting up Oncam and what lies ahead for the security tech business.