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

Technology

Why can’t we let go of old tech?

Aurecon’s Sam Dungey explains why archaic tools persevere despite our technological march forward.

Human Resources

6 steps for boards to get to grips with corporate culture

Company culture is key to business success. Culture should be assessed, measured, engaged with and embedded into the business – even in the boardroom, writes Venetia Howes, past master of the Worshipful Company of Marketors.

Entrepreneurs

3D printed jewellery takes off: Banneya

When Nimesh Thakrar and Misa Zahar set up their 3D printed jewellery business, Banneya, they knew they hit gold. Here's how they got started.

Human Resources

Are tattoos really still taboo in the workplace?

Research reveals that tattoos are still seen as undesirable at many workplaces. Is this really still the case?

News

Why military entrepreneurship success stories are on the rise

The 700 military entrepreneurs supported by X-Forces are a third more successful than their civilian counterparts, revealing surprising parallels between military prowess and entrepreneurialism

Human Resources

Lessons from the Brangelina breakup

David Price comments on relationships breakdowns – should employers offer their support and how can they do this?

Growth Planning

These are the top 3 critical risks facing businesses today

A new study reveals the top three risks that impact businesses the most.

Human Resources

3 major myths about flat organisational structures

Here's why adopting a flat structure may benefit your company more than you think

News

Is confidence enough to combat corporate sexism?

A new study reveals a third of British women feel more confident at work as a result of more female world leaders, but only 5 per cent note a crack in the glass ceiling. Is a confident female workforce enough to combat decades of corporate sexism?

Alternative Finance for Business

Barclays extends high growth tech fund for UK scale-ups to £200m

Barclays is the first of the big four banks to offer high growth businesses and their founders debt funding solutions at this early stage.

Human Resources

Boss takes staff on holiday as work perk

An HR advisory firm practiced what it preaches by tweaking its bonus model to include an all-staff getaway reward

Entrepreneurs

Making therapy accessible: PlusGuidance

Therapy is a multibillion dollar industry that is largely closed to those who need it. Nathaniel Smithies set up online therapy platform, PlusGuidance to make it easier and quicker to access professional counsel, without long wait times or the fear of being 'found out'