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

Entrepreneurs

Why Ireland trumps the rest of Europe as the best place to start up

London may not be be the best place for ambitious businesses looking to grow in Europe, according to new research.

PR and Marketing Strategy

Why B2B companies need to get into eCommerce

In the opinion, ProspectSoft's Andrew Ardron highlights the growing need for B2B business to engage with eCommerce and that it should no longer be considered the ‘domain’ of B2C companies. 

Financial Management

The whys and hows of R&D tax credits

Despite a broad range of R&D activities being eligible for tax credits under the incentive’s rules, most businesses are unclear on what qualifies for the credits. Here's how two businesses made the most of R&D credits to grow.

Exit Strategies

Planning a successful management buy-out

What's an MBO and how do you know if your business is ready for one? Price Bailey's Tom Allen explains.

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.