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

Exit Strategies

Are you prepared for a successful business exit?

Only the entrepreneurs who are properly prepared for a successful business exit can attract the best purchasers and handle unexpected situations that may occur in the process. Invenio Corporate Finance founder, Mark Hardwicke writes.

Human Resources

Sales is still a boys’ club. Women in sales explain why

Although women in the workforce has increased to 46 per cent in the UK, women are still underrepresented in sales. durhamlane's female sales specialists, sales recruiters and an accredited leadership coach explain why sales is still seen as a boys' club.

Growth Planning

How collaboration can further the fourth industrial revolution

The WEF discussion addressed the need for greater co-operation and collaboration between businesses, especially when it comes to sharing technological advances. Stephen Dyson, Head of Industry 4.0, Proto Labs considers the role digital manufacturing will play in the fourth industrial revolution.

Entrepreneurs

Digital care start-up Cera strikes deal with Uber and NHS

Digital care start-up, Cera, has announced its plans to work with on-demand ride service Uber, and the NHS to bring independence and mobility to seniors in UK.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Chinese acquisitions of UK companies triple since 2014

Chinese M&A investment into the UK was accelerated over a two-year period as buyers took advantage of the plunge in Sterling following the Brexit vote, according to research from Livingstone.

Entrepreneurs

7 entrepreneurs leading the way for women in technology

This year’s theme for International Women’s Day, #BeBoldForChange, is a call to action for the business community to forge a more inclusive, gender equal world. With that in mind, here are the top entrepreneurs leading the way for women entrepreneurs in the UK tech industry.

Entrepreneurs

User experience first: Why Bloom & Wild made technology the centre of its business

Bloom & Wild CEO Aron Gelbard on growing the flower brand with technology at its centre.

Venture Capital Funding

Treatwell rival Booksy raises £3.4m to globalise mobile-first bookings platform

Booksy, scheduling software company for appointment-based businesses, announces the successful completion of a series A funding round worth $4.2 million (£3.4 million).

Human Resources

People with hearing difficulties are twice as likely to be unemployed

Unaddressed hearing loss can lead to social isolation, depression and decreased productivity among employees, according to Amplifon.

Growth Planning

Avoiding a race to the bottom

For sustainable growth, companies need to be defined by more than its low prices. Momondo group CEO Hugo Burge writes.

Venture Capital Funding

Agent Provocateur co-founder slams 3i as “fraudulent, negligent, incompetent”

3i Venture Capital labelled "fraudulent, negligent, incompetent by artificially allowing a Great British Brand like Agent Provocateur to crash into administration," by Agent Provocateur co-Founder Joe Corré.

Entrepreneurs

DueDil launches API integration to automate on-boarding

DueDil expands to new European markets and launches new API integration to make customer on-boarding for clients faster.