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

Alternative Finance for Business

UK investors under 30 plan to increase investments post-Brexit

UK investors under 30 show now sign of slowing down post-referendum, according to new research, suggesting a possible uptick in market confidence and retail investment.

Human Resources

One in three UK workers stifled by rigid workplace culture

Today’s workers are looking for more autonomy and flexibility in their job roles. New research reveals that two in three employees want to have a greater say in the business and are seeking a better understanding of where they fit in. How can management address this?

Entrepreneurs

Anytime Fitness founder Chuck Runyon on building a global brand

There are over 650 gyms in the UK, made up mostly by large fitness chains, including Anytime Fitness. Small, local gyms are quickly disappearing across the nation. According to Anytime Fitness founder Chuck Runyon, it's a case of 'adapt or die' as the industry gets more competitive.

Growth Planning

The case for a stronger CEO-CMO alliance

The strongest businesses are propelled by a strong, virtually unbreakable CEO-CMO alliance. DataXu's Chris Le May explains.

Alternative Finance for Business

Do personal guarantees work?

Personal guarantees are agreements where the director of a business is personally liable for their company’s debt. Wirefund's Amit Sankey examines whether these agreements work and how business owners can get the most out of them.

Alternative Finance for Business

7 ways to bootstrap your business to the top

Securing start-up loans and seed investment is a lot more easier today than it was five years ago. But self-funded entrepreneurs suggest you bootstrap your business if you're looking to grow a creative and agile company.

Alternative Finance for Business

Is sexism the only thing holding female-led businesses back?

Men may secure far more venture capital funding than women to the tune of 12 to 1. But female-led businesses outperform others in raising capital through crowdfunding. Could this be the answer to getting more women into entrepreneurship?

Entrepreneurs

Ridewithlocal’s Greg Menshikh on growing within the sharing economy

Ridewithlocal founder Greg Menshikh on how he launched his business for action sports enthusiasts and sports travel.

Mergers & Acquisitions

UPS acquires Dover-based Freightex

Package delivery giant UPS aims to grow its UK presence with the acquisition of Dover-based freight forwarding company, Freightex.

Growth Planning

Fitness franchise beats out fast food chains in growth

Within six years of opening its first club in Bristol, Anytime Fitness now has 100 franchise clubs across the UK, growing faster than McDonald's, Dunkin' Donuts, and Subway.

Human Resources

6 out-of-the-box event ideas to incentivise employees

Incentivising employees can be an uphill task, especially if it's the usual office parties, or sporting events. VIP Event Butler's Lucy Abrahams outlines six new and innovative events that can motivate your employees.

Entrepreneurs

5 business failures that prove an idea is only as good as its execution

Ever made a mistake in business? These start-ups highlight why every business mistake is a teaching moment. Here's how you can learn from the businesses that made it big too soon, and went down in flames right after.