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

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.

News

5 tips for packing for your first business trip

News

Brighton named top UK city to start a business

Research by AAT lists top 20 cities to start a business in the UK: London just scrapes into the top 10.

News

Entrepreneurs sought to maximise potential of urban spaces

Innovate UK has launched a competition to find innovators to tackle the increasing challenges around British cities.

Human Resources

How new financial incentives make apprenticeship investment even more appealing

As the BBC prepares to welcome back another series of The Apprentice, taking on a young hopeful for your own business could be the smartest money you ever spend.