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

Opinion

CSR vs purpose: an evolution or different concept altogether?

Academic expert, Victoria Hurth, examines the difference between purpose and CSR, and the value of both in business

Entrepreneurs

10 tips on resolving workplace conflict

A happy workplace is a productive workplace, according to author and self-help guru Kul Mahay. Here are his top tips on how to avoid arguments when tensions are high at work

News

Experts warn retailers in light of slowdown in store openings

Growth Planning

2016 global start-up capitals REVEALED

From San Francisco to Singapore, here are the top cities for start-ups for 2016

Technology

3 ways to get the most out of workforce management systems

Dave Hoekstra of Teleopti takes a closer look at three simple tips for return on investment on Workforce Management systems (WFM)

Mergers & Acquisitions

Why fintech may be the answer to the M&A slowdown

Global M&A activity was 18 per cent lower in the first quarter of 2016 than in the same period last year, but despite concerns over profitability, a survey of finance directors by Thomson Reuters Legal reveals optimism over the future of fintech

News

The widening scale-up gap: are banks failing the business community?

A new report reveals a widening scale-up gap, with most SMEs struggling to access growth finance

Growth Planning

5 warning signs you should never ignore

John Buchanan of the chartered accountants HW Fisher & Company outlines the telltale signs your business might be in trouble

Human Resources

Can Brexit deliver on immigration promises?

Legal experts from Faegre Baker Daniels explain what has been done so far to address the UK's concerns over post-Brexit immigration laws

News

Car financing company for Uber drivers secures £3.5m

Upfront Car Finance, a specialist finance provider for Uber drivers, has secures £3.5 million funding from UK Bond Network.

News

DueCourse secures the largest fintech investment seen outside of London

The cloud-based invoice financing service secures £6.25 million in equity and debt from business angels, including the founders and investors of Zoopla, LoveFilm, TransferWise and LinkedIn

News

SMEs beware: these are the worst countries to do business with

A new league table reveals the best and worst countries in the G20 for growing businesses to trade with. Let this be a cautionary tale.