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

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Four Victorian business lessons that still hold merit today

The Victorian era was one of the most industrious for finance, commerce and even workers' rights. Global household brands from Cadbury's to Boots took off then, as did technology investors. Here's what we can learn from a backward glance|The Victorian era was one of the most industrious for finance, commerce and even workers' rights. Global household brands from Cadbury's to Boots took off then, as did technology investors. Here's what we can learn from a backward glance

Technology

Can you trust biometrics?

A recent study revealed that two in three Brits are biometrics sceptics, favouring passwords over eye scans or voice recognition. With fraud on the rise, is relying on easy-to-crack passwords enough?

News

Candy Crush mastermind eyes martech investment

Ex chair of King.com, Mel Morris backs London-based marketing technology firm Adthena.

Managing

Five reasons why business partnerships fail

Jaded entrepreneurs often tout that business partnerships are more difficult to manage than marriage. While around half of all marriages end in divorce, a staggering eight in ten business partners reach a bitter end. Here's how you can keep the friendly flame burning.

Insurance

Seven ways to protect your business from cyber fraud for free

Cyber fraud is big (illegal) business. The latest figures from the annual Crime Survey from the Office of National Statistics included new questions on fraud and computer misuse.|Cyber fraud is big (illegal) business. The latest figures from the annual Crime Survey from the Office of National Statistics included new questions on fraud and computer misuse.

Financial Management

Can an unsecured loan help your business grow?

Unsecured business loans are usually faster to get in place than secured loans, but how do you know if it's right for your business? Funding Options CEO Conrad Ford explains

Technology

Four hacks for a smooth digital transition

Here's how you can avoid the perils and pitfalls of going digital.

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The one thing UK’s big banks need to get right

The Competitions and Markets Authority's report published yesterday called for banks to ramp up their digital platforms for greater transparency in a customer-first approach.

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Real-time credit checks: coming soon to a bank near you

FinTechSystems secures Series A investment to bring real-time credit checks to major banks, a move that could cut wait times from weeks to minutes|FinTechSystems secures Series A investment to bring real-time credit checks to major banks, a move that could cut wait times from weeks to minutes

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The post-Brexit visa rush: what will the UK’s 3.5m resident EU nationals do?

Once the Brexit process begins, a throng of UK residents of EU nationalities may seek to confirm their right to stay, resulting in 140 years worth of visa applications in one year. Legal experts Claire D. Nilson and Alexander Glibbery explain how businesses can prepare for stricter immigration rules

Opinion

Too creative to be an engineer?

With a national emphasis on finding and developing talent in science, technology and mathematics, Liam Hayes looks at the most common stereotypes facing engineers today,

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Which Olympic sport mirrors your management style?

With the Olympics underway, which of these top five athletic archetypes fits you best?|With the Olympics underway, which of these top five athletic archetypes fits you best?