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Can we map out the future of SMEs?

From the internet to online banking, it's not hard to think of some of the changes that have affected the business world in the last two decades. Can we map out the future of SMEs based on what we've learned in the past 20 years? Data from Company Debt highlights the industries and businesses that stand to gain the most in the future

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Her Majesty the Queen – A global leader

​​Are leaders born or made? Team development consultant, leadership mentor and author, Ben Morton attempts to answer this question based on the illustrious career of Queen Elizabeth II 

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Never take no for an answer: PCA Predict

Guy Mucklow is a legend, and not only because he co-founded PCA Predict, the technology used by over 100,000 companies around the world.

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The countdown to the referendum: the SME cheat-sheet

We're ten days away from the most momentous vote in a generation, the EU Referendum. To fully comprehend what's at stake for UK SMEs, GrowthBusiness is bringing together business leaders from the campaigns for and against a Brexit on the 22nd of June. Ahead of then, here are the top three arguments on both sides of the debate|We're ten days away from the most momentous vote in a generation, the EU Referendum. To fully comprehend what's at stake for UK SMEs, GrowthBusiness is bringing together business leaders from the campaigns for and against a Brexit on the 22nd of June. Ahead of then, here are the top three arguments on both sides of the debate

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Is your business ready for the Euros?

Euro 2016 starts today, and with kick-off times for the month-long tournament between 2pm and 8pm, is it inevitable that UK's SMEs will face productivity issues this summer?|Euro 2016 starts today, and with kick-off times for the month-long tournament between 2pm and 8pm, is it inevitable that UK's SMEs will face productivity issues this summer?

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Preparing your business for the Great British summer

Paul Lawton, general manager of SMB at O2 Business outlines how businesses can avoid disruptions this summer|Paul Lawton, general manager of SMB at O2 Business outlines how businesses can avoid disruptions this summer

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Five minutes with: Henn Ruukel, Fleep

Enterprise messenger platforms have taken the business world by storm in recent years. CEO Henn Ruukel speaks to GrowthBusiness about running Fleep, a business messenger platform built by members of the team behind Skype.

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A Silicon Valley Cinderella story

​From a little farmhouse in York to sleek offices in Silicon Valley, the business management software company is now a successful British import in the start-up capital of the world. 

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Five minutes with: Henn Ruukel, Fleep

Enterprise messenger platforms have taken the business world by storm in recent years. CEO Henn Ruukel speaks to GrowthBusiness about running Fleep, a business messenger platform built by members of the team behind Skype.

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A Silicon Valley Cinderella story

​From a little farmhouse in York to sleek offices in Silicon Valley, the business management software company is now a successful British import in the start-up capital of the world. 

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​Being a 'challenger' isn't about size; it's about mindset and methodology

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AI powered platform can build business websites in minutes

A quarter of UK's 5.4 million SMEs neither have a website nor a listing in an online directory, which could lead to these businesses losing out on the millions of consumers who swear by shopping online. Why is there a digital block for these SMEs, and can artificial intelligence-powered website builders address this?

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CivilisedBank on track for launch in 2017

A new UK-wide business and retail bank has submitted its banking licence to the FCA and PRA|A new UK-wide business and retail bank has submitted its banking licence to the FCA and PRA

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A $20b valuation and zero profits: Palantir and the fears of a tech bubble

After Uber and Airbnb, Palantir was the third largest private US startup by valuation. 12 months on, reports suggest that what propelled the company forward may be at the root of its unravelling|After Uber and Airbnb, Palantir was the third largest private US startup by valuation. 12 months on, reports suggest that what propelled the company forward may be at the root of its unravelling

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Why upgrading your tech regularly will help your business grow

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Accounting and Finance Software

Desktop vs cloud accounting: What to consider 

What are the key differences between desktop and cloud accounting software, and what should you consider when it comes to choosing a solution for your business

Accounting and Finance Software

Accounting and financial management software: What you need to know 

Fast-growth businesses need a solution that can cope with the demands of an ever-increasing volume of data, transactions, and tasks.

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Boosting confidence in outsourcing your customer service function to call centres in Africa

CCI Kenya discusses why outsourcing key of your business processes to call centres in Africa may be beneficial