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

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?

News

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 

News

BREAKING: Didi Chuxing set to acquire Uber China

After years of fierce competition, Chinese transport behemoth, Didi Chuxing has bought Uber China for $35 billion, potentially opening 95 per cent of the cab hailing market to the merged entity.

News

Life is fun, but don’t take your eye off the goals: Chika Russell 

Chika Russell shared her story with millions of viewers on BBC 2's Dragon's Den last year. What those viewers didn't see is how she turned down the £30,000 offer to take her Nigerian-inspired snack foods across the nation alone. Here's how Chika's has grown

News

London-based on-demand laundry service secures further funding for expansion 

Laundrapp closed a £5 million fundraising round today, and eyes the global market.

News

Investor confidence still strong: deal volumes defy pre-Brexit predictions

UK's lower middle market sees 40 private equity investments of £1.63 billion in the first half of the year, challenging pre-Brexit predictions of a slowdown|UK's lower middle market sees 40 private equity investments of £1.63 billion in the first half of the year, challenging pre-Brexit predictions of a slowdown

Entrepreneurs

Don’t be afraid to be the first: Office Space in Town

Brother and sister Giles and Niki Fuchs set up Office Space in Town at a time when cubicles and bureaucracy were synonymous with corporate Britain. Since then, creative commercial properties have grown in appeal, and now the duo are on the business fast track. Here's their story.