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

News

Converting sport into finance: M&A and the Rugby World Cup

While the home nations may have crashed out, there is still plenty to interest domestic financiers off the back of this year's Rugby World Cup.

News

UK signs £325m deal with China to boost creative and technology industries

Number of partnerships in sectors including film, music and advanced engineering announced as Chinese delegation meets business leaders and members of the royal family.

News

High-growth small businesses account for 20% of UK’s economic growth

Report from Octopus Investments shows huge value added by high-growth small businesses across the UK.

Human Resources

How can you keep your staff onboard during periods of change?

Change is necessary for all companies to grow: but how can you address understandable anxiety among staff when it happens?

Cyber Security

Cost-effective ways to shield SMEs from cybercrime

The consequences of cybercrime attacks on SMEs are wide reaching, from obvious financial repercussions to severe damage to reputation: so how you protect yourself without breaking the bank?

Mergers & Acquisitions

NorthEdge buys stake in Arthouse from Total Capital Partners

Secondary buyout signals successful exit for Total Capital.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Funding Circle acquires German SME lender Zencap

Large finance P2P lending platform expands into European markets.

Entrepreneurs

Five reasons why The Apprentice is terrible for entrepreneurship

The BBC juggernaut returned this week for its 11th series: many believe it has been beneficial for raising the profile of entrepreneurship, but has it done more harm than good?

News

Tech investor Highland Europe launches $332m fund

Highland Europe II will be used for investment in rapidly-emerging European growth-stage tech companies.

News

Appetite for EIS among tech companies increases significantly 

Number of tech companies planning to use EIS when raising funds up 27% in 12-month period.

PR and Marketing Strategy

Curing shopping basket abandonment – a golden opportunity for online retailers

Online customers not completing their orders and leaving empty-handed is a major problem for e-commerce traders: so how can it be addressed?

News

Healthcare ‘one to watch’ for UK VC investors

The healthcare sector is now hot on the heels of tech for investment as large Series A funding rounds grab headlines.