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

Entrepreneurs

The UK start-up culture and why it needs to be cultivated

Serial entrepreneur Christian Lane explains why the UK needs to do more to boost its start-up culture.

Technology

Can manufacturers be business consultants?

Proto Labs' Damian Hennessey explores the expected trend of consultative manufacturing in 2017 and beyond.

Opinion

Brexit could fast-forward the future of the workplace

ODB Group's Guy Crabb shares his thoughts and offers advice on flexible workspace solutions following the EU Referendum vote.

Entrepreneurs

Smart glasses set to revolutionise eye care

UK inventors Owen Reading, David Crosby, Richard Taylor and Greg Storey, are the masterminds behind Eyejusters, auto-adjusting smart glasses to bring near-perfect vision to those with eyesight issues. Here's how they started up.

Technology

Tech talent country by country

Growth Planning

There’s no ‘I’ in team: the dangers on over-relying on yourself

It's not uncommon for start-up CEOs to feel like their business may fall apart if they took the odd day off. But if this is more than just a feeling; if your business actually can’t operate without you, you may be in trouble. Haines Watts' Michael Davidson explains.

Social Media

Why consumers trust social media over traditional ads

New research reveals a strong appetite from UK consumers for brand authenticity. Consumers are more likely to buy products that are endorsed by 'real people' than traditional ads. Here's why.

Legislation and Regulation

Those left behind “will have their revenge,” warns economist

While some European countries need structural reform, economist Philippe Aghion believes that blanket policies will only widen the chasm between those who share in wealth and those who don't.

Entrepreneurs

From investment banking to undercover party promotions

A new mobile app, Party Hype, brings partygoers the best of the city in real-time. Here's how Anna Frankowska and Andrzej Frankowski came up with the concept and started up.

Entrepreneurs

Tips from the top: Bend but don’t break to stimulate growth for your business

Dirk Paessler started his tech business off his own back. Here are his top tips on stimulating growth in the early days of your start-up journey.

Technology

Your next takeaway may be delivered by a robot

After five months of rigorous testing, the Just Eat delivery droids are now live in Greenwich, marking a world first and opening up the global delivery industry for further automation.

Technology

The £12bn opportunity UK retailers are missing

UK retailers are collectively losing out on £11.75 billion a year by ignoring online consumers with disabilities, according to new research.