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

Alternative Finance for Business

What to expect from the bank referral scheme

According to figures from the British Business Bank, approximately 100,000 small and medium business finance applications are declined by banks each year, which is one of biggest drivers for the introduction of a bank referral scheme. Boost Capital's Alex Littner outlines what SMEs can expect with the scheme coming into effect

Growth Planning

Can management consulting help small firms grow?

As an entrepreneur or the owner of a small firm, you’re no doubt aware of the importance of leadership development and the effect that passionate management can have over a business.

Human Resources

10 things not to say when asking for a raise

Here are 10 things to avoid when asking for a raise from Instant Offices

Entrepreneurs

6 businesses that lost out millions

Imagine if your life's work fell into the wrong hands. After years of blood, sweat and tears, the last thing you need is for someone opportunistic to swoop in and steal your ideas.

Entrepreneurs

8 business lessons from superheroes

You may not be born a superhero, but these seven lessons may help you leap tall business obstacles in a single bound

Growth Planning

How to prepare your business for uncertain times

Marc Fecher, partner at Kingston Smith Corporate Finance outlines the best measures to stay stable during volatile conditions.

News

Why London is the worst place to grow a business

"When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life." Famed writer Samuel Johnson's famous quote may hold true in most respects, but for business survival, it might be time to look beyond the M25

Growth Planning

8 tips to consider when relocating your HQ

Three in four of your customers might be judging you right now based on where you're based. Here's why location matters, and eight tips to help you choose the right place for your HQ

Technology

How to optimise server performance

If you already own a business, you will know how important your server setup is to your day-to-day operations

Growth Planning

Breaking the American market

Breaking into the US opens up huge opportunities for British businesses, but the competition can be ruthless. American legal firm Morrison & Foerster’s Murray A. Indick and Jonathan O’Connell outline the best ways to break in

Entrepreneurs

Newcomer OakNorth Bank takes on business pain points

The five largest banks in the UK control 90 per cent of the market. This may not be the case for long, with latest entrant OakNorth Bank on the warpath, growing exponentially every quarter. Founder Rishi Khosla speaks to GrowthBusiness on how it all began and what lies ahead for UK's entrepreneurs seeking finance.

Growth Planning

Will your business make it to 2020?

Four in 10 SMEs may not make it past their fifth anniversary, according to a new study based on ONS data. Here are sectors that have the best SME survival rates.