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From outsourcing outpost to global tech talent hub: Is Cluj Europe’s Silicon Valley? 

Little more than a decade ago many tech professionals may have struggled to find Cluj on a map. But in that time the city's established itself as a hotbed for tech talent.

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Is tech on any of the main parties' radar ahead of the General Election?

What are the manifesto pledges from each party in relation to technology and the part technology plays in the future of our digital economy? Have the parties even given it much thought?

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Why doesn’t the UK tech industry have more global champions?

Technology entrepreneur and mentor John O'Connell gives his views.

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The strong pound and British business

Ebury chief risk officer Enrique Diaz writes exclusively for Growth Business on the impact a strong pound can have on UK business

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‘The future lies with small companies’ says top fund manager

Renowned fund manager Gervais Williams believes smaller companies hold the most growth potential in times of economic stagnation.

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The living wage movement gathers momentum

With Scottish football club Hearts and cinema chain Curzon agreeing to pay staff an hourly rate above the minimum wage, are employers beginning to recognise that employees need more to make ends meet.

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Europe’s unicorn technology businesses riding strong

In a year when so many exciting company's raised big sums of money, and were sold for eye-watering sums, deciding which were the best was hard work.

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A referendum which could have a profound impact on business

Whatever the result of the Scottish independence referendum, the outcome will likely have a significant effect on the business landscape of the UK or divided nations.

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Europe’s unicorn technology businesses riding strong

In a year when so many exciting company's raised big sums of money, and were sold for eye-watering sums, deciding which were the best was hard work.

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A referendum which could have a profound impact on business

Whatever the result of the Scottish independence referendum, the outcome will likely have a significant effect on the business landscape of the UK or divided nations.

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Prolific VC investors and trailblazing entrepreneurs make Investor Allstars shortlist

The shortlist for this year’s Investor Allstars awards has been announced, and it’s a veritable who’s who of the entrepreneurial and growth company landscape.

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Start-up promotion in a general election year

There is no doubt that the UK technology community is adept at rallying round for a common cause, but will the new Startup Manifesto have any impact when it comes to real policy change?

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The Dragons’ Den public exposure exercise

With another Dragons' Den pitch taking to crowdfunding in order to get investment, is the TV show now just becoming a PR platform?

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Why follow-on investment is crucial to fulfilling business potential

Funding constraints can be terminal for growth businesses, which is why follow-on support must become a key component of an investor and company relationship.

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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