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

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Mind the SME funding gap

Speaking ahead of Wednesday's Budget, John Cridland, director general of the CBI, called on the next government to mind the 'financial gap' experienced by many medium-sized UK businesses.

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Budget 2015: Mixed reaction to budget from small business groups

Some welcome investment focus but others say chancellor 'missed a trick' by not offering more support for enterprise and SMEs.

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Strong regional investment focus in final pre-election Budget

Support for North-West, Cambridge and Midland among announcements in March Budget.

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Diverted profits tax to come into effect next month

Legislation designed to prevent global corporates from hiding assets from UK Treasury will raise £3.1b, chancellor claims.

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How the sharing economy Is helping small business

GrowthBusiness.co.uk recently reported on the massive growth of the sharing economy, which has expanded by $15billion in the past seven years to outstrip the combined growth of Facebook, Google and Yahoo.

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Reevoo takes total funding to £6.5m with MMC Ventures-led funding round

Ratings and review service provider will put funds towards portfolio and market expansion.

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Budget 2015: What the experts want vs what they expect

How will chancellor George Osborne look to woo both businesses and individual voters with this final pre-election budget? Top names from the field give their views

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Ex-footballer Louis Saha hopes to protect ‘exposed’ sportsmen from exploitation with new venture

Former Manchester United and France striker seeks £4m for Axis Stars: an exclusive social media platform for elite athletes combined with contract management tool.

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JustPark raises £3.7m in record-breaking Crowdcube campaign

Car parking app more than triples target in highly-successful crowdfunding campaign.

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Employers split on future of tribunal fees

Lack of consensus prevails on highly divisive legal issue as tribunal cases fall 70%.

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How starting a business in tough times made it a stronger prospect

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Sharing economy outstrips combined growth of Facebook, Google and Yahoo

In seven years sharing economy estimated to have grown by $15b, says report into sector.