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

Entrepreneurs

David vs Goliath: 10 underdogs that came out on top

Tiny but mighty: these examples of strong-willed underdogs show that size doesn't nearly matter as much as perseverance.

Entrepreneurs

Hotelchamp’s Kristian Valk on bringing people back to hotels

Hotels around the world are facing a huge challenge as third party sites take over the booking process entirely. Hotelchamp seeks to change that.

Entrepreneurs

Two in three young entrepreneurs fear being replaced by robots

Two thirds of young entrepreneurs are concerned that the rise of artificial intelligence in the workplace could impact job prospects, but some of the top jobs in the future may need to take AI as a given.

Venture Capital Funding

Why it’s all about the cloud for the UK’s most active corporate VC

Salesforce Ventures is the most active corporate VC in the UK, but its focus is only on cloud start-ups. Here's why.

Legislation and Regulation

What do comic books and compliance have in common?

The business world today is overwhelmingly complex, which is why solutions need to stay simple. Aurecon's John Callaghan draws parallels between comic books and compliance.

Technology

‘Application sprawl’: Why most UK employees use over 12 apps to communicate

With the average UK employee using around 12 apps to communication, here's why application sprawl is hampering office productivity.

Technology

Robotics and the click-to-ship revolution

Robots are entering the here-and-now in a significant and transformative way - and nowhere more so than in the modern warehouse. Dematic's Simon Cooper writes.

Entrepreneurs

Savse the best for last: Guka Tavberidze on launching the UK’s first cold-pressed smoothie brand

Guka Tavberidze founded Savse to bring fresh smoothies to every household. Here's how it all began.

Entrepreneurs

The proptech start-up geared to make homeowners feel ‘Settled’

Settled's Gemma Young on launching a business with her brother in London, one of the most competitive property markets in the world.

Entrepreneurs

Is the enterprise gender gap narrowing?

Data reveals that the enterprise gender gap is narrowing, but men are still twice as likely as women to start a business overall. What does this mean for gender parity?

Banking

Open banking: six month countdown to an industry revolution

We look at how fintech firms and banks can prepare for when open banking comes into effect in six months, from open APIs to nipping cyber security issues in the bud.

Leadership

5 effective leadership techniques to get the best from your team

Business consultant Anthony Fleming outlines ways to get the best out of your team.