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

Financial Management

Do business credit scores matter?

Having control of your budget and understanding your personal credit history are great foundations for any growing business, says Experian's Ade Potts. Here's why.

Entrepreneurs

Six reasons why you should invest in training

Here are six reasons why training and development should be a key part of your business strategy, according to Love Energy Savings.

Venture Capital Funding

Just Eat’s David Buttress enters the world of venture capital

Former Just Eat CEO, David Buttress, joins 83North as a general partner to advise and support a new tranche of growth start-ups in Europe.

Alternative Finance for Business

Online only pharmacy secures £7m to keep 100 per cent growth momentum

Pharmacy2U offers a home delivery repeat prescription service for NHS patients. After doubling growth in six months, the company secured further growth capital to keep up the pace.

Human Resources

Techniques to promote health and wellness in the workplace

Any company that seeks to be more productive and attains long term success values its employees’ health and wellness.

Alternative Finance for Business

Seedrs launches secondary market for investors to buy and sell shares

In response to huge investor demand, equity crowdfunding platform Seedrs plans to launch a secondary market.

Growth Planning

The true cost of travel delays to UK businesses

Can you really afford not to claim for delay travel compensation? Viaqqio MD, Dr Steve Cassidy explains.

Entrepreneurs

US or bust: Why London’s adtech start-ups want to scale in America

According to adtech experts, the biggest opportunities for scaling UK digital businesses lie in the US. Here's why.

Technology

Will smart watches and smart speakers herald the end of the high street?

Apple Watch sales doubled last year, and smart speakers such as Amazon Echo will be a £7 billion market within five years. But are consumers and retailers ready for the revolution in shopping habits they will bring? 

News

Why so many British women feel trapped in their careers

One in five young women in Britain feel that they chose their careers too early, prompting a lot of career swapping and introspection among the younger workforce.

Human Resources

Do psychometric tests need an overhaul to be more inclusive?

Psychometric tests are widely used across industries. But are they inclusive for people with Asperger's syndrome and other conditions?

Opinion

What effect does the snap election have on investors?

As soon as the ballots are counted, investors will be wanting to see swift action to form a coherent and steady Government. Here's what to expect from the snap elections.

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