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

News

Brexit and Trump drive one in five Brits to virtual reality

Brexit and Trump are the two main drivers for Britons looking to virtual reality and online romance for as escapism.

Entrepreneurs

Why the future of the app economy is ‘parentech’: Health & Parenting

Healthtech start-up, Health & Parenting, was founded five years ago by husband and wife duo John Miles and Amber Vodegel after going through their own journey in parenthood. With two chart-topping apps, Pregnancy+ and Baby+, under their belt, the founders speak to GrowthBusiness on growing in the highly competitive app economy.

Growth Planning

The best places to work around the world and what they all have in common

According to new research, the best places to work in the world is mostly based on perceptions than facts. This infographic pegs national data, average annual pay, working days per year and other metrics agains the United Nations world happiness index to reveal the best places to work.

Technology

Why the lack of diversity in AI tech is a mounting problem

Sage's Kriti Sharma calls for diversity in AI tech as the sector eyes rapid growth.

Venture Capital Funding

Dealflo secures £10 million in series B funding

Dealflo is an end-to-end financial agreement automation service that condenses all the elements of dealmaking onto one platform. The London headquartered business has received a total of £13.5 million over the years to propel growth.

Technology

6 UK cities primed for Amazon’s drive-thru grocery store

As Amazon’s drive-thru grocery store opens in Seattle, how long before one pulls into in London, St Albans or Taunton?

Entrepreneurs

Green & Black’s co-founder on 7 ways to future-proof your business

Green & Black's wasn't always the internationally renowned chocolate brand it is today. Co-founder Josephine Fairley outlines the seven ways SMEs can future-proof their business.

Mergers & Acquisitions

InnovaDerma acquires two Australian beauty and skincare brands to fuel growth

InnovaDerma's acquisition strategy involves buying brands that are ready to market and complementary to the group's existing portfolio, which makes the purchase of Stevie K and Charles + Lee ideal.

Alternative Finance for Business

Is alternative finance an equal contender to banks?

Alternative finance is claiming an ever-increasing share of the growth finance market. But is it a real contender, or just plan B for SMEs?

Entrepreneurs

Vertical Future brings sectors together to tackle urbanisation

Vertical Future may be the answer to the main problems of urbanisation: sustainable food production, access to healthcare, and air pollution.

Entrepreneurs

8 nutrition sign posts to follow at work

Nutritionist Fiona Hunter shares her eight-point guide to eating the right food to fuel your work day.

Entrepreneurs

Britain’s biggest lunchtime taboos revealed

New survey reveals six of the biggest lunchtime taboos that can cripple productivity.