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

Mergers & Acquisitions

Global nutritional brand Glanbia acquires thinkThin for $217m

Big exit for Italian former model Lizanne Falsetto.

News

Is the “Northern Powerhouse” really fuelling business growth?

If you follow business of politics at all you can't have failed to hear the term Northern Powerhouse: but is the rhetoric converting into action that benefits business in the region?

Growth Planning

International expansion: picking the perfect moment

International expansion is key for any business looking to grow: but be cautious about rushing into it before you're ready, says Amer Hasan.

PR and Marketing Strategy

Digital marketing trends to look out for in 2016

Here is a look at the hot new digital marketing trends for 2016 and how you can use them for your business.

News

Devolved business rates: power to local communities or a race to the bottom?

Under new rules announced by George Osborne local authorities will have complete control over setting business rates: but what does that mean for small businesses in different communities?

News

Small business apprenticeships hammered to facilitate tax credits u-turn

The chancellor announced a surprise u-turn on tax credits today: but the £3.3bn shortfall that it presents is to be shifted to SMEs looking for apprentices.

News

Business leaders urge Osborne to address business rates and productivity in Autumn Statement

Strong desire to see action on issues that affect SME employers in today's Spending Review and Autumn Statement.

News

New Trading Instruments and Market Access Now Available at Admiral Markets

Admiral Markets, recently introduced CFD on US and German treasury bonds, providing traders with new trading instruments and access to new markets.

News

Five reasons banks use to reject applications for commercial mortgages

When most commercial borrowers apply for commercial mortgages and banks reject their application, they feel confused and lost because banks don’t bother to explain why they have turned it down.

News

Self employed? How to avoid going bankrupt if your business is failing

Nobody enters the world of self-employment with anything more than an optimistic, hopeful outlook. The problem is that things don’t always go quite as rosy

Financial Management

Sole trade budgeting tips to avoid debt

As a sole trader, keeping an eye on your finances can sometimes prove tricky - particularly when you're already snowed under with the day-to-day running of your business.

Private equity

Soft factors: The next big thing in private equity

New research shows that investors need to pay more attention to soft factors if they want to be successful in the future. Growth businesses are well-advised to prepare for greater organisational scrutiny.