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

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?

News

Okta raises $75m in financing round

Identity and mobility management business announces major new funding deal

News

Superfast broadband boost for Manchester tech scene

Virgin Media Business unveils plans to roll-out ultrafast connectivity to 3,000 businesses.

Human Resources

Top tips: Making the move from consultant to employee

Cashing in on years of experience and becoming a consultant can be an attractive proposition: but what happens if you find yourself tired of variable earnings and crave the stability of a permanent role?

Growth Planning

How to select a logistics partner that can truly deliver

Logistics may not be the most glamorous part of running a business but it is hugely important: so how can you make sure you pick a partner that makes everything run smoothly?

Entrepreneurs

The link between entrepreneurship and unhappiness

Alastair Campbell, founder of Company Check, discusses the link between unhappiness and entrepreneurship.

News

Where is the business community's response to the refugee crisis?

As the mood in the UK shifts dramatically, how will the business world react?

News

Crowdcube first investment crowdfunding platform to raise more than £100m

Impressive landmark for the platform that has helped 290 businesses raise money: more than half of the money raised in this year alone.

Growth Planning

Are you in need of a small business guardian angel?

Starting a business is one of the hardest things to do, especially with no experience: so can getting an experienced ally on board make the difference?

Technology

Star Wars domain dispute: The empire strikes back

After a decade of being in the hands of the rebels, Lucasfilm has finally wrestled back control of starwars.co.uk and a number of related domain names: so what are the rules in this epic cyberspace battle?

Private equity

British SMEs drive private equity activity

Businesses on the smaller end of the market are leading the way in private equity deals, according to research by Lyceum Capital and Cass Business School.

News

Portable battery company looks for finance to expand operations

Tech firm Petalite seeks funding to develop a portable battery for smartphones