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

Human Resources

One in three UK women believe the gender pay gap is ‘out of their hands’

Close to nine in ten women have been paid less because of their gender, according to a new study. Over a third believe the gender pay gap is so far gone, it's out of their hands. How much of this is true, and what can be done?

Technology

10 things you need to survive the feedback economy

Feedback can be a boon or bane for businesses today. Ordamo's Danny Potter explains.

PR and Marketing Strategy

Should influencer marketing be part of your game plan?

CLO PR's Claudia Moselhi explains when and how to bring influencers into your marketing plans.

Technology

2017 – The year of the internet of ‘SOME’ things

SOTI's Nassar Hussain explains how while the internet of things has entered the mainstream, its still not without vulnerabilities.

Entrepreneurs

Female role models: what’s the point?

Katrin Robertson talks about the importance of female role models and the need as a woman to 'get your hands dirty'.

News

UK’s first grid-scale electricity storage facility to begin as early as next year

Construction of the first grid-scale electricity storage facility to be built in Britain for more than 30 years could begin as early as 2018.

Alternative Finance for Business

Are female investors risk averse? New research busts myths

Turns out female investors aren't as risk averse as pop psychology may have you believe.

Entrepreneurs

Are the odds are still stacked against female entrepreneurs?

A new international survey highlights how the odds are stacked against female entrepreneurs, with women more likely to start their business much later in life and with less access to funding.

Entrepreneurs

A billion users in 5 years: ambitious plans for MyComeUp

MyComeUp's Leonard Sekyonda outlines his start-up journey and ambitious growth plans as he aims to attract 1 billion users in the next five years.

Legislation and Regulation

Budget 2017: boost for tech talent, support for women returning to work

Spring Budget 2017 reveals two big wins for the tech sector and entrepreneurship in general, as Chancellor Philip Hammond promises a boost for tech talent, and support for women returning to work.

Alternative Finance for Business

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan on being a feminist

As a proud feminist and father of two teenaged daughters, Khan's vision for London is that of gender parity.

Entrepreneurs

Want a mentor? Join a gym, says Kelly Hoppen MBE

Former dragon and business leader, Kelly Hoppen MBE, shares her views on how female founders can break through barriers in perception, funding, and growth when scaling up.

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