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

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Threat of workplace automation more than offset by job creation

But low-skilled workers still at risk from increased automation, according to Deloitte report.

News

Education recruitment software start-up GeckoLabs in £250,000 funding boost

Venture capital firm AngelLab leads investment with additional input from London Co-Investment Fund.

Human Resources

Retaining sales staff: the importance of management skills for sales managers

Your sales team are the the coalface when it comes to generating revenue for your business: but can a lack of soft skills in the management team actually be more damaging than not having that ruthless streak?

Mergers & Acquisitions

Trinity Mirror confirms talks to strengthen regional presence with acquisition of Local World

Giant media house looking to take remaining share of rival publisher.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Virtua UK secures £4.6m growth capital and acquires Astral Specialist Contracts

Telecoms engineering firm announces big funding news followed by acquisition of fellow telecommunication engineering and rigging company.

Private equity

Love Energy Savings raises £4.5m with backing of NVM Private Equity

Bolton-based energy comparison service for SMEs wins big backing.

Alternative Finance for Business

The continued evolution of crowdfunding and its place in UK equity finance

As Crowdcube announces a historic landmark it's clear crowdfunding is reaching new heights: so how has it evolved and what is the effect on the wider equity landscape?

News

Sharing Economy UK welcomes 12 new members

Sharing economy trade body continues to grow with six new full cohorts and six new associate members.

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Employers with low-paid staff to be most affected by travelling time rules

Companies with employees on or near National Minimum Wage will have ‘less flexibility’ following ECJ ruling, says Norton Rose Fulbright partner.

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How to create a standout business card

A business card can help attract new customers and increase profits, but it’s important to make yours stand out from the crowd.

News

Educating your employees on pest control

Pest control may not be something you've thought about but it is a genuine problem: so how can you make sure your workforce knows the signs to stop it early?

Growth Planning

Why your company should develop a mentoring scheme

Some smaller companies shy away from mentoring schemes because of the investment required in both time and resources: but can that initial outlay be returned with interest if done right?