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

News

Scottish Equity Partners back Sportpursuit.com with new investment

Leading venture capital partners put their lot behind online sports equipment retailer.

Legislation and Regulation

Do SMEs really need to pay big money for law firms?

To date the UK's £29bn legal services market has widely avoided the disruptive impact of the digital revolution: but as Lexoo's David Bushby explains, the landscape is changing, with technology now making it possible for entrepreneurs to access top quality legal advice at an affordable price.

Alternative Finance for Business

Five funding options to replace a removed bank overdraft

Business overdrafts are being withdrawn at an alarming rate: but it need not be the end of the road, as Conrad Ford explains

News

Ctrlio closes $1.3 million funding round

Investors include former Genesis frontman Peter Gabriel.

News

Artsper.com raises €1.2m in funding round

Website for buying contemporary art covers more than 400 galleries.

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.