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

Alternative Finance for Business

New invention aims to replace the unsanitary toilet brush (and is crowdfunding)

Gloucestershire-based inventor Kam Mistry is hoping to raise millions of pounds for charity if he reaches his Kickstarter funding target for the Shiffter, a new invention which aims to make cleaning toilets ‘considerably less disgusting’ than using a toilet brush.

Entrepreneurs

How a 5-hour workday could be your productivity secret weapon

Stephan Aarstol talks efficiency, productivity, and building a multimillion dollar brand, all by getting his team to embrace the five-hour workday.

Human Resources

Happiness at work: is it natural or necessary?

There's no magic formula for happiness, but here are six factors that can make the workplace more positive and uplifting for employees. Robert Half UK's Phil Sheridan writes.

Legislation and Regulation

Red tape day 2017: Are you ready for the regulatory changes?

Employment law specialist, Lindsey Knowles outlines key legal changes to take effect in April 2017. Are you prepared?

Entrepreneurs

Phenomenal growth via acquisition: Maru Group

Maru Group CEO Ged Parton speaks to GrowthBusiness on this phenomenal growth and what lies ahead for the global market and customer insight company.

Legislation and Regulation

Article 50: Keep calm and carry on, say experts

Prime Minister Theresa May has officially triggered Article 50, the formal mechanism for leaving the European Union. What does this mean for growth businesses?

Legislation and Regulation

How can SMEs prepare for Article 50?

UK businesses have a lot to prepare for as Britain prepares to leave the European Union. Seal Software's David Gingell writes.

Growth Planning

Test new markets the smart way for global growth

Testing new markets doesn't need to be time or capital intensive. EasyCat's Fadi Sabbagha writes.

Legislation and Regulation

Why governance must be a priority for start-ups

Establishing governance procedures in high-growth firms should be a top priority, writes eShare's Alister Esam.

Entrepreneurs

From James Dyson to Alan Sugar: words of wisdom from business greats

Everyone needs a little bit of motivation at times – especially the entrepreneurially-inclined. So here are words of wisdom from some of the world's best known business leaders. 

Leadership

Are women better suited for leadership than men?

TL;DR: Women bosses tend to be more engaging and less biased when hiring and promoting employees, making the most of the "female talent supply" in male-dominated industries, and boosting staff morale and productivity while they're at it. Here's why.

Entrepreneurs

Why Israel is now the scale-up nation of the world

LeumiTech CEO Yifat Oron gives GrowthBusiness a run-down on the start-up scene in Israel and how the banking needed a shake-up to accommodate the nation's scale-up needs.

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