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

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CBI: Flexible contracts ‘support business growth’

Business body responds to figures suggesting there are 1.8m zero-hours workers in the UK

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Calculating holiday pay following recent legislation

One of the biggest issues for businesses recently has been the question of holiday pay.

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‘Ambitious board’ drives Paperhat Group growth strategy

Two acquisitions already in 2015 signal positive intentions for creative services and marketing specialists

Entrepreneurs

Video: Watch Johnnie Boden discusses still maintaining the entrepreneurial spirit into his fifties

Extreme spousal pressure only one reason given in fascinating profile.

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Lack of digital and foreign markets expertise top concerns for SMEs

Effective online and overseas trading still beyond many businesses.

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Banks reject one in four tech SME funding applications 

But one-third of small IT businesses still plan to apply for funding in new financial year.

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MyShowcase raises £1.2m in 24 Haymarket Group-led funding round

M&A advisor D5 Capital helps to raise investment

Growth Planning

Strategies for Going Global – how to avoid the growing pains

Stephen Baines, commercial director of Precious Cells Group, explains how understanding the culture of a country as well as the law of the land can make the difference between success and failure for firms looking to go global.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Bridgepoint Development Capital buys 40% stake in high-growth tech company MVF

Cavendish Corporate Finance leads on sale.

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Top tips for SMEs managing multi-channel communications

With the number of channels between businesses and customers increasing all the time, not getting it right can put SMEs at a major disadvantage. Read on for ways to ensure that doesn't happen

Mergers & Acquisitions

ECI Partners invests in Tusker following Smedvig exit

Venture capital fund Smedvig has exited salary sacrifice car scheme provider Tusker, handing over its stake in the company to ECI Partners.

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6 tips to retain a start-up culture in a growing business

Growth in a business is always welcome, but how can owners ensure they retain the culture that made them successful in the first place? Talent Party CEO Ben Hutt gives his views.