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

Entrepreneurs

Spotlight: The secret recipe to successful Northern business

From how to pick the right office location to creating a successful business plan, these four Northern business owners share their top tips, along with their own personal anecdotes from how they launched their companies and key lessons they’ve learnt along the way.

Human Resources

The M word: Why more employers needs to open up about menopause

70 per cent of menopausal women in the workforce keep it a secret at work. Here's why it's time for businesses to break the taboo.

Exit Strategies

Exiting in style: 6 steps to selling your business

Jonnie Whittle, managing director at wealth management specialist Clarion, takes a closer look at the required mindset and process of selling your business.

Mergers & Acquisitions

What the Disney-Fox merger shows us about acquisitions in media

Lights, camera, acquire! Does the Disney-Fox merger put the entertainment industry back in the spotlight? Will others follow where Murdoch leads? Cavendish Corporate Finance's Linda Sullivan explains.

Alternative Finance for Business

8 in 10 SMEs still prefer traditional bank loans over alternative finance

New research reveals that SME finance directors still prefer their banks to other forms of funding. Here's why.

Entrepreneurs

Digital tailors and memory curators: 21 jobs of the future revealed

Jobs from our parents’ generation may in time seem ridiculous to our children, says futurist.

Growth Planning

Mission possible: How to lead like an action hero

Civica’s Wendy Merry examines the power of effective leadership and a clear organisational vision.

Entrepreneurs

6 health hacks to bring to work in the new year

Start the year right with these six health hacks for the workplace.

Human Resources

Are employers ready to report gender pay gaps in April?

Businesses with over 250 employees have less than three months to report their gender pay and bonus gaps under legislation that sets an April 2018 publication date. Are they ready?

Human Resources

Vitesse Media Diversity Series: Male allies and gender parity dissected

From encouraging relatable role models to sparking an 'a-ha' moment in men, we speak to eight gender parity advocates on how to develop strong male allies.

Growth Planning

Brexit means more UK business for China over Europe, says expert

As Brexit negotiations come to a head, British retail brands should look no further than the Chinese market, says digital advertising expert.

Human Resources

Why 8 in 10 hiring managers are putting diversity first

New data from LinkedIn reveals that 82 per cent of hiring managers are putting diversity first in 2018. Here's why.