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

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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…

Technology

Data is the fabric of SME value

Pete Rawden, Partner Sales Director at NetApp, discusses the value of data for SMEs.

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How to close the skills gap and propel small businesses’ growth in 2015

What will be the biggest challenges faced by SMEs in 2015? 

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The importance of having IT disaster recovery systems in place

Is your business protected against the loss of business-critical data? Rockford IT MD Darren Kirby explains why many are more exposed than they realise

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The Year of the Plane part 1: Plane perspective

In his first of a series of blog posts, Ben Hutt, CEO of digital recruitment marketplace Talent Party, shares his challenges, successes and lessons learnt when taking his business into international markets

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The ongoing effects of the terrorist attacks on the Parisian tourism industry

The horror of the recent terrorist attacks is still fresh in the minds of all Parisians: here employees of a tourist agency in Paris speak of how their trade and lives have been affected

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5 ways to manage employee absenteeism

Employee absenteeism can cause real problems for smaller business – so how can you work with your employees to minimise its impact? Office Kitten HR manager Melanie Astbury gives her views

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Nottingham studio sees business soar due to ’50 Shades of Grey effect’

Demand for boudoir shots up 220%.

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LabMinds raises £2.1m through joint crowdfunding and Angel Co-Fund investment

UK Oxford-based company raising funds for flagship product Revo.

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Campaign launched to address ‘depressing’ lack of gender diversity in energy industry

A paper compiled by professional services company PwC and industry body POWERful Women (PfW) has called for the energy industry to address the issue of gender diversity.

Financial Management

How to keep cash flowing through seasonal peaks and troughs

Seasonal imbalances are a particular problem for smaller companies without the financial muscle to absorb occasional losses: Aldermore Bank MD Damon Walford explains how to plan ahead and survive.

Human Resources

The importance of teamwork when expanding a business

All experienced business leaders know that worker motivation is key for success - and that motivation derives from their satisfaction with the job they have. Therefore, every smart boss in the world tries to stick to the well-known formula: a happy employee = a good employee.