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

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5 tips for packing for your first business trip

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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.

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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.

Leadership

Beyond finance: creative MBAs that can lead to entrepreneurial success

MBAs are often seen solely as qualifications in narrow financial disciplines: but casting your net wider afield can bring unexpected benefits.

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Employers urged to end ‘costly’ discrimination against ex-offenders

Business in the Community’s ‘Ban the Box’ campaign calls on an end to compulsory tick boxes on application forms to declare any criminal past.

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Jivjav Offers a comprehensive platform for marketing and managing your training courses

In this piece Jivjav explain the benefits of their innovative marketing and management platform

Growth Planning

Why a business plan is for the lifecycle – not just for start-ups

Creating and maintaining an effective business plan may seem like simple stuff, but there are still those who don't update them effectively and run into problems: in this piece, in association with HSBC, we look at how you can get it right.

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Lyceum Capital invests in Coryton Advanced Fuels Limited

M&A Awards legal firm of the year Shoosmiths advises on deal to drive international expansion.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Four Communications acquires PR and design business Francis Balsom Associates

Integrated communications agency snaps up market leader in Welsh PR sector.

Human Resources

From culture to strong leadership: how to build the perfect team

Going from running a start-up as a sole entrepreneur to building a successful team can be a tricky business: so here are some tips to ensure a smooth transition

Company Flotations

All you need to know about cash shells on public markets

Dormant companies on trading platforms, known as cash shells, are an excellent way to take your business public: here we look at the best route to take and some of the most attractive targets out there