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

Entrepreneurs

People forget ‘pain’ of entrepreneurship, says former Dragon Piers Linney

Loneliness and financial stress lead to dark times for all who branch out on their own, says EY Entrepreneur of the Year and prominent angel investor.

News

Full shortlist for Investor Allstars Awards 2015 announced

Glamorous GP Bullhound and Vitesse Media event on 1 October to celebrate the cream of the investment and entrepreneur communities with a 'Year of the Unicorns' theme.

News

Government urged to step up digital services and close gap on private sector

People calling for improved digital services in healthcare and business advice among other areas.

Growth Planning

The power of saying no when building your business

Everyone will tell you that a positive approach to all aspects of your business is key: but is there a case for saying no as a tool for business success?

News

Eight Roads Ventures ploughs $12.6m investment into shipping platform Packlink

Successful Series C funding round for Packlink through new and existing backers.

Growth Planning

Innovation Nation: Five ways the UK can top the innovation league

Funding is undoubtably key when looking to scale a business, but it is not everything: here are five ways to can ensure that scaling your business to its maximum potential is within your sights.

Technology

What are the next big trends in fintech?

Martin Campbell, MD at fintech startup Ormsby Street, fresh from FinovateFall 2015, reveals what might be coming to the UK from the US.

News

Lyceum Capital announces TotalMobile backing as MMC bags lucrative exit

Provider of enterprise mobility solutions wins significant investment as venture capital firm MMC claims 11x exit from long-term portfolio company.

News

Electrosurgery business Creo Medical raises $8.45m in funding round

Chepstow-based medical technology company takes total funding to more than $20m with latest financing activity.

News

Devolution could ‘unlock £80bn in economic growth'

Local Government Association claims 34 devolution proposals submitted ahead of the Spending Review would lead to widespread increased prosperity if implemented

Venture Capital Funding

Venture funding: what are the legal requirements?

Venture capital has driven millions of businesses on through the years: but are entrepreneurs looking to have their enterprise added to that list aware of all the legal hurdles?

News

UK productivity gap with G7 wider than ever

Productivity in the UK is now 20 percentage points below the average for G7 nations, according to figures from the Office of National Statistics.