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

Legislation and Regulation

Article 50: Keep calm and carry on, say experts

Prime Minister Theresa May has officially triggered Article 50, the formal mechanism for leaving the European Union. What does this mean for growth businesses?

Legislation and Regulation

How can SMEs prepare for Article 50?

UK businesses have a lot to prepare for as Britain prepares to leave the European Union. Seal Software's David Gingell writes.

Growth Planning

Test new markets the smart way for global growth

Testing new markets doesn't need to be time or capital intensive. EasyCat's Fadi Sabbagha writes.

Legislation and Regulation

Why governance must be a priority for start-ups

Establishing governance procedures in high-growth firms should be a top priority, writes eShare's Alister Esam.

Entrepreneurs

From James Dyson to Alan Sugar: words of wisdom from business greats

Everyone needs a little bit of motivation at times – especially the entrepreneurially-inclined. So here are words of wisdom from some of the world's best known business leaders. 

Leadership

Are women better suited for leadership than men?

TL;DR: Women bosses tend to be more engaging and less biased when hiring and promoting employees, making the most of the "female talent supply" in male-dominated industries, and boosting staff morale and productivity while they're at it. Here's why.

Entrepreneurs

Why Israel is now the scale-up nation of the world

LeumiTech CEO Yifat Oron gives GrowthBusiness a run-down on the start-up scene in Israel and how the banking needed a shake-up to accommodate the nation's scale-up needs.

Entrepreneurs

Why the UK labour market is seeing a boost in confidence

Confidence in UK labour market soars to new heights as Britons are relishing the opportunity to work, according to Work Avenue's Shraga Zaltzman.

Technology

Save on HR software by thinking like Henry Ford

If you want to save money on HR software, it's time to think like Henry Ford, writes Cezanne HR's Sue Lingard.

Entrepreneurs

How UK academics can bridge the digital skills gap

UK's academic community is tight-knit and highly skilled. It's also an untapped source of tech talent, says Pivigo's Kim Nilsson.

Venture Capital Funding

“I don’t feel like a woman in VC, I feel like a VC” says Beringea’s Karen McCormick

Three lessons in scaling the top of the corporate ladder as a VC from Beringea's Karen McCormick.

Financial Management

How can the MP expenses story finally die out?

Concur's Dafydd Llewellyn explains why the way MPs manage their expenses should be scrutinised, and how the entire system reformed and brought in line with the private sector.