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

Entrepreneurs

5 times the Dragons lost out on millions in the Den

Here, we look at the businesses that were laughed out of the Den but went on to achieve success.

Entrepreneurs

A click-and-collection start-up built for the city: HubBox

An unfortunate commute home on a packed London tube taught Sam Jarvis a valuable lesson, and gave him the lightbulb moment he needed to found HubBox. Here's his start-up journey.

Opinion

Building a winning team: Lessons from the world of sport

In pushing for excellence, most organisations will face setbacks. Olympic gold medallist Alex Danson draws parallels between lessons in sports and in business.

Opinion

Why Uber is no longer the poster boy for digital innovation

The UK tribunal’s ruling that Uber’s drivers can’t be classified as ‘self-employed’ is a wakeup call both for our approach to digitalisation and for those who design digital disruptions, says Futurice business director Professor Risto Sarvas.

Technology

Getting broadband right for your business

In a globalised marketplace, good communication technology is essential. A bad connection can lead to loss of income and productivity, not to mention leaving you open to hackers. Here's how you can pick the right broadband connection for your business.

PR and Marketing Strategy

What makes a start-up successful?

Price Bailey's Molly Rushworth attempts to answer the biggest business question: what makes some start-ups bloom, while others wither and die?

Entrepreneurs

Shaking up London’s gay scene: The Omyx Club

Gay Londoners are bored of the current social scene, says Edward Johnson. Struck by the tedium of socialising in the capital, Johnson set up The Omyx Club, a members network for the city's discerning gay men. Here's his story.

Growth Planning

5 reasons you may need a non-executive director

Should you appoint a non-executive director (NED) to help your business? With decades of accomplishments as a non-executive director, executive director and chair, Frank Lewis explains when and why you may need a NED.

Opinion

Why English is still the language of global business

According to recent figures, around 750 million people are believed to speak English as a foreign language.

Opinion

Should more places adopt the Brixton Pound?

How much do you know about the Brixton Pound? Here's why community currency might need to make a comeback.

Exit Strategies

Divestitures: What? How? Who?

Divestitures and disposals can be very complex. Ashfords LLP's Giles Hawkins outlines the whys and hows.

Alternative Finance for Business

Experiential fitness: WeTRAIN launches a £600K campaign

Browse, book, share and split gym costs with a new 'Airbnb-style' app, fundraising on Seedrs.