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

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New academically-backed ‘trustmark’ for sharing economy

Trade body Sharing Economy UK and Oxford University's Said Business School team up to develop mark for responsible sharing economy businesses.

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Government’s closer ties with European Investment Fund ‘welcome news’ for UK small business

Everline Ezbob COO Russell Gould believes agreement will improve lending options for ‘under-served’ British small businesses.

Entrepreneurs

Overcoming the challenges of being a medical entrepreneur

Being a medical entrepreneur can be both personally and financially very rewarding if you get it right, but it is not without its challenges: so here's a little entrepreneurial surgery to make sure you are top of the field.

News

The ‘trade’-off between university and an apprenticeship for hopeful entepreneurs

The debate around the best academic and professional route to forming your own business continues to rumble on – here Lewis Howard makes the case for apprenticeships

News

Infographic: The best countries in the world to do business

China is still fastest-growing economy despite recent stock-market collapse: US houses six of the biggest billion dollar start-ups in the world.

PR and Marketing Strategy

Customer relationships in e-commerce: Why it’s important to avoid broken promises

Keeping promises between e-retailers and customers seems like a simple concept but more than you'd think get it wrong: here's how to avoid joining the naughty list.

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Business Growth Fund backs Simworx with £4.5m investment

Supplier of media-based them park attractions will also acquire RoboCoaster as both businesses enter high-growth periods.

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SuperAwesome raises $7m in Twenty Ten Capital-led Series A round

Child-safe advertising firm secures backing with big initial funding round.

Technology

Software considerations: Should you use an in-house team?

Weighing up the pros and cons of bringing software teams in-house can be like wading through treacle: so here are some short-cuts to make sure you arrive at the right decision.

Entrepreneurs

Six tips to develop your high-growth mindset

Is achieving high-growth all in the mindset? Having the right mental approach certainly goes a long way, says Rob Turner.

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Iain Wright MP: UK risks missing out on top entrepreneurs amid housing crisis

Soaring house prices in London and across the UK mean top international entrepreneurs are thinking twice about setting up in Britain, claims the shadow industry minister.

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Mattress retailer Leesa coming to Manchester after securing $9m US investment

UK entrepreneur David Wolfe bringing business home after successful launch in the US.