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

News

How to make your company a financial success by focusing on service, not profit

Here, Ali Lijee, founder of the UK's first nationwide Apple repair network, reveals how he started and subsequently grew his business model which focused on delivering quality service over inflated profits.

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Octer launches fresh crowdfunding campaign after record first round

Mobile-based shopping centre for 200 major UK retailers is back on Seedrs after raising $1m in 24-hours last year.

Technology

How to handle WordPress security issues in a growing business

WordPress is quickly becoming the platform of choice for SMEs building websites: but are you aware of how to keep your site secure?

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UKTI launches support package for first time exporters

Package includes training and advice for those looking to export for the first time.

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US institutional investors look to resurgent European markets 

A low-interest climate sees Europe ahead of Asia and Africa as top overseas investment target.

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Abcodia secures £5.25m to develop ovarian cancer detection technology

Cambridge Innovative Capital and Scottish Equity Partners join existing investors Albion Ventures and UCLB in Series B funding round.

News

Sharp rise in London professionals looking for new roles

Number of professionals in the capital actively looking for a new role is up 59% on the equivalent period in 2014

News

Designs on a growing business: how your website can make or break you

Here, we look at the importance of a web design strategy that bears in mind the importance of aesthetics, functionality, SEO and engagement

News

‘Fifty pound start-up’ entrepreneur surprises student web designer with 25% of business

Chris Hillary set up Fitness Mixes in one week and with a budget of just £50; a student web designer helped him on his project for a crate of beer but his work may be more lucrative in the long term.

Entrepreneurs

Harnessing my fear – my first year as an entrepreneur

Last year's Pitch to Rich winner Carl Thomas writes on how he has used fear to his advantage in his first year of running a business.

Entrepreneurs

The Year of the Plane part 3: Productivity through connectivity

In his third of a series of blog posts about his life as an international business leader, Ben Hutt, CEO of digital recruitment marketplace Talent Party, shares the routines he has developed to help maintain connectivity and communication while he is on the road.

Growth Planning

Is now the time to finance business growth through acquisition?

The current economic backdrop, coupled with renewed flexibility in the banking sector, means that for anyone thinking of growing a business through acquisition now could be a good time to start.