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

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BoE cuts bank rate to 0.25 per cent: Should you be worried?

Bank of England decreased interest rates from 0.5 to 0.25 per cent as a pre-emptive measure post-Brexit. Is this an effective measure, or a case of too little, too early?

News

Dementia Dog: new hope for Scotland’s ageing population

Dementia Dog, a ground-breaking programme supporting people affected by dementia has been given a funding boost of £300,000.

Opinion

An open letter to Margot James

What would you want to see done differently under small business minister Margot James' leadership and the new Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, BEIS? Here's a short wish-list|What would you want to see done differently under small business minister Margot James' leadership and the new Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, BEIS? Here's a short wish-list

News

Can a digital detox make you better at business?

An Ofcom study of over 2,500 Brits reveals that a break from all things tech could be beneficial for business. Is it viable for business owners in our 'always-on' culture?|An Ofcom study of over 2,500 Brits reveals that a break from all things tech could be beneficial for business. Is it viable for business owners in our 'always-on' culture?

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Office catering platform City Pantry raises £1.1m to expand

City Pantry delivers over 10,000 meals to offices across London every week. A year after its launch, the business raised funding to look beyond national borders.

Entrepreneurs

On track to be a household name: Tails.com

The UK boasts over 8.5 million dogs, and as most dog owners know, each has its own individual tastes and nutritional needs. Banking on this, Richmond-based start-up Tails.com brings completely personalised doggy meals for man's best friend, taking age, breed and medical requirements into account.

News

UK productivity falls below global top ten; ‘slacking off’ may help

The UK economy ranks as 16th most productive, according to OECD data. At the same time, our economy reportedly gains £120 billion per year when employees ‘slack off’. So what's behind this productivity paradox?

Banking

Fintech or bust: can banks catch up?

Following the news that Lloyds Banking Group will close more than 200 branches, with 3000 workers set to lose their jobs, the future for high street banking is clearly digital. Is it too late for banks to compete with fintech firms on the digital front?

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Crowdfunding deals in decline: is this a sign of things to come?

A recent report from data company Beauhurst reveals a slowdown in crowdfunding deals for the first time since the birth of the sector, with 22 per cent fewer completed deals in the first half of 2016 than the year before. Critics may foresee a burst bubble, but proponents of the space expect this to be a passing pre-Brexit hiccup |A recent report from data company Beauhurst reveals a slowdown in crowdfunding deals for the first time since the birth of the sector, with 22 per cent fewer completed deals in the first half of 2016 than the year before. Critics may foresee a burst bubble, but proponents of the space expect this to be a passing pre-Brexit hiccup 

News

Are you addicted to work?

Perhaps you're a proponent of flexible working, enjoying an "anytime, anywhere" approach to managing your business. But do you know when to disconnect from work? Here's how you can tell if you've crossed over to the dark side.|Perhaps you're a proponent of flexible working, enjoying an "anytime, anywhere" approach to managing your business. But do you know when to disconnect from work? Here's how you can tell if you've crossed over to the dark side.

PR and Marketing Strategy

Make networking work for you

Networking can delivered more return on investment than any other business tool, but with so many events taking place every night of the week across the UK, how can you stand out from the sea of names, numbers and business cards?

News

RESEARCH: SMEs less inclined to reinvest post-Brexit

UK corporate SMEs reportedly paid out 94 per cent of their profits as dividends, up from 63 per cent the year before, suggesting a dip in confidence |UK corporate SMEs reportedly paid out 94 per cent of their profits as dividends, up from 63 per cent the year before, suggesting a dip in confidence