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

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5 ways to manage employee absenteeism

Employee absenteeism can cause real problems for smaller business – so how can you work with your employees to minimise its impact? Office Kitten HR manager Melanie Astbury gives her views

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Nottingham studio sees business soar due to ’50 Shades of Grey effect’

Demand for boudoir shots up 220%.

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LabMinds raises £2.1m through joint crowdfunding and Angel Co-Fund investment

UK Oxford-based company raising funds for flagship product Revo.

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Campaign launched to address ‘depressing’ lack of gender diversity in energy industry

A paper compiled by professional services company PwC and industry body POWERful Women (PfW) has called for the energy industry to address the issue of gender diversity.

Financial Management

How to keep cash flowing through seasonal peaks and troughs

Seasonal imbalances are a particular problem for smaller companies without the financial muscle to absorb occasional losses: Aldermore Bank MD Damon Walford explains how to plan ahead and survive.

Human Resources

The importance of teamwork when expanding a business

All experienced business leaders know that worker motivation is key for success - and that motivation derives from their satisfaction with the job they have. Therefore, every smart boss in the world tries to stick to the well-known formula: a happy employee = a good employee.

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One in four small companies has no business plan for growth

More than half of small businesses have no formal plan on paper.

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A business worth billions: private medical practices

Medics can combine medical and financial nous when starting private practices. Read on to find out how...

Financial Management

ezbob hopes to take alternative lending ‘into new realm’ in 2015

This piece, in association with ezbob, highlights the way the alternative finance lender is shaking up its business finance products .

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All of GrowthBusiness's tweets in a 'beautiful' poem

Mergers & Acquisitions

Capita buys Constructionline from government for £35m

Construction industry supplier service passes into private hands.

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Six tips for success in the construction, building and engineering industry

There are various types of construction, building and engineering work taking place at any given time, and six specific issues that affect every project.