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Banks reject one in four tech SME funding applications 

But one-third of small IT businesses still plan to apply for funding in new financial year.

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MyShowcase raises £1.2m in 24 Haymarket Group-led funding round

M&A advisor D5 Capital helps to raise investment

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Does tax avoidance among global corporates put UK SMEs at a disadvantage?

The spotlight is firmly on tax reduction among large global firms operating in the UK – but is the practice putting smaller domestic companies on the back foot?

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Top tips for SMEs managing multi-channel communications

With the number of channels between businesses and customers increasing all the time, not getting it right can put SMEs at a major disadvantage. Read on for ways to ensure that doesn't happen

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6 tips to retain a start-up culture in a growing business

Growth in a business is always welcome, but how can owners ensure they retain the culture that made them successful in the first place? Talent Party CEO Ben Hutt gives his views.

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Funding Circle partners with Victory Park Capital

UK and US-based organisations in trans-atlantic partnership.

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The five continuous improvement paradoxes

Continuous improvement seems like the holy grail for any company looking to grow and improve – but it's proved harder to grasp than many small business-owners expected. Below are 5 issues to overcome if you want to achieve it at your company

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Seven tips on how to use your marketing budget most effectively

Paul Liascos, UK managing director at ReachLocal offers tips on some of the “must dos” of marketing your small or medium-sized business online

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The five continuous improvement paradoxes

Continuous improvement seems like the holy grail for any company looking to grow and improve – but it's proved harder to grasp than many small business-owners expected. Below are 5 issues to overcome if you want to achieve it at your company

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Seven tips on how to use your marketing budget most effectively

Paul Liascos, UK managing director at ReachLocal offers tips on some of the “must dos” of marketing your small or medium-sized business online

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Shopa secures £11m from Octopus and Notion

Social shopping site sees one of the most successful Series A rounds for a UK start-up.

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Spotify backers raise $4.5 for Onfido 

Wellington Partners lead Series A funding round in online background checking business

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One in three SMEs too busy to formulate growth strategy

Small firms with best timekeeping 20% more likely to show growth.

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WeTransfer raises $25m in Series A funding round

File-transfer service secures funding in financing round led by Highland Capital Partners Europe.

Partner content

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.

Opinion

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