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

Banking

Where will the Uberification of banking leave advisers?

With bank branches closing all over the UK, an Uber for banking could be the future. Are bank tellers and advisers going the way of the switchboard operators and town criers of yesteryear?

Technology

Ten tips to avoid massive data breaches

Employees pose a significant risk to cyber security, according to research Norrie Johnston Recruitment. In fact, 23 per cent of employees use the same password for different work applications and 17 per cent actually write these down. Here's how to keep your business safe.

Entrepreneurs

Food waste: there’s an app for that

Tessa Cook and Saasha Celestial-One founded London's first food sharing app just over a year ago. Now OLIO is a household name in the capital, having saved over 125,000 items of food from the bin in the past year alone.

News

Payment deadlines: HMRC asset seizures up 145 percent

The value for outstanding debt this year is up by 175 per cent, from £15.3 million to £42.6 million

Opinion

Avoiding immigration issues as you grow

In July, immigration officials have arrested dozens of workers at burger chain Byron, including people from Albania, Brazil, Nepal and Egypt. Here's what SMEs can learn from this infamous case on managing immigration issues when scaling up.

Entrepreneurs

Achievement unlocked: How to win at work with gamification

The term 'boss fight' may take on a whole new meaning with this approach, but here's why it works.

Human Resources

Hiring practices that gets top talent into leading brands

From blind taste tests to genuine smiles, here are what top organisations look for when hiring.

News

UK tops G20 as the best place for digital business

Among the G20 nations, the UK has emerged as a leader in cutting red tape for digital entrepreneurs, as well as its knowledge database, according to research from EY. The nation's overall ranking, however, is marred by the lack of adequate access to finance and digital skills.

Opinion

Six steps to scaling up your business

How confident are you that your business can secure 20 per cent growth year-on-year? UK Bond Network's Ben Cohen outlines six steps to get there.

News

SMEs base growth plans on what they can afford

The business as usual approach hasn't changed much since the Brexit vote, according to BDRC Continental's quarterly SME Finance Monitor. Surprisingly, most SME owners believe banks will say 'yes' if they were to approach them for a facility.

Human Resources

A checklist for getting along with the most odious coworkers

This infographic explains the dos and don'ts for surviving in a co-working environment.

Human Resources

How to stamp out workplace discrimination

HR expert Alan Price outlines how employers can deal with discrimination against pregnant women in the workplace.