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

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UK clothing brand Shackleton sets ambitious crowdfunding target

100 years after namesake explorer’s ‘dash to the pole’.

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Enrique Diaz

Mergers & Acquisitions

Global M&A activity up 47% in 2014

Strengthening global economy sees highest level of M&A activity since 2007.

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Clegg: Regional Growth Fund ‘key to stronger economy’

Deputy prime minister hails programme as it reaches 8,000 landmark 8,000th investment.

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New EU VAT rules come into play for UK businesses

A new tax shake-up will affect the rates of VAT charged by businesses dealing with EU customers. 

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SMEs confident about trading in the new year

The bulk of small and medium-sized companies expect growth for their enterprise next year. 

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Record year for the high street, finds government figures 

The value of retail sales in 2014 is forecast to be at an all-time high for the UK, at around £342 billion.

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Retail sales growth fastest for 26 years

Research suggests price cuts in the final quarter encouraged more customers into stores. 

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carwow travels to seven figures of investment in Series A round

Balderton Capital injects more funds into car buying platform with a £4.6 million investment.

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UK businesses fail to improve management practises in more than a decade – report

The UK government is being urged to get behind innovation in workplace management, to help make businesses competitive.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers and acquisitions: Creating the perfect formula for business success

Esther McMorris, founder of business consultancy Nine Feet Tall, shares her advice for ensuring a smooth merger or acquisition process.

Growth Planning

Not growing it alone: The power of collaboration for expanding businesses

Andrew Morris, CEO of the Academy for Chief Executives, on how small businesses can collaborate for growth.