About

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

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UK EdTech start-up RefME raises $5m in first year

24-year-old entrepreneur Tom Hatton proves himself one of UK tech's greatest success stories with widespread acclaim.

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Be careful for what you wish for – Can Hutchison Whampoa deliver on the promises behind bid for O2UK?

On 25 March 2015 Hutchison Whampoa Limited (HWL) parent company of UK mobile operator 'Three' announced its agreement with Spanish Telefónica to buy O2 UK for £9.25bn plus up to £1bn if cash flow of the combined businesses reaches agreed targets.

Legislation and Regulation

Using IP to add value to a business

Many people see IP protection as an expense they can't afford: but will not investing prove the costliest decision of all?

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UK slow to embrace franchise model, says Anytime Fitness MD

British franchise market 'under-invested' compared to other economies, says Anytime Fitness MD Andy Thompson.

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Asset-based lending to top £20b in 2015

Asset Based Finance Association members confident about level of funding for year ahead.

Growth Planning

Building businesses with a start-up mentality

A start-up mentality is what can propel businesses quickly to the realms of successful SMEs: so how can you maintain the best traits when growing into the higher echelons?

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Entrepreneurial Spark partners with GetTaxi and KPMG in separate deals

Free business accelerator programme joins forces with two powerful allies to offer increased support for UK entrepreneurs

Human Resources

From cash rewards to gamifying recognition: the top five HR myths

Many businesses pay lip service to HR without understanding it or using it effectively: so how can even the most nascent or companies sort the wheat from the chaff in terms of people issues?

Financial Management

How to apply for a business loan

If you’re looking at expanding your business, hiring new staff or bridging a finance gap, then taking a loan from your business bank can be the way forward.

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Womenswear brand Ness raises £2.5m through YFM equity

Investment will be put towards new store rollouts.

Growth Planning

How to grow your business using the lean start-up method

The lean start-up model can work when growing your business: but only if everyone is on board and informed.

News

Remote working: yes or no?

Remote working seems to be one of the most divisive issues in business today: So is it the inevitable future of work or a worrying distraction from important office work?