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What is CRM and what does it do? Growth Business guide to CRM
What is CRM software? A CRM system is a software program that allows you to automate the tracking, communication and reporting of customers or prospective customers. A company’s CRM stores all of your interactions with potential and existing customers. For a micro business keeping an Excel spreadsheet about your customers might be enough but for…
SCALING YOUR BUSINESS
Best business bank accounts for scale-ups
From eligibility requirements to software integrations and support, here is a round-up of the best business bank accounts for scale-ups
EMPLOYING STAFF
How employers can rebuild trust with employees
In this article, Cliff Ettridge explains how leaders can build trust with employees in a world that is increasingly mistrusting
ACCOUNTING
R&D misclaims are a ‘hidden risk’ for investors
Hari Sandhu explains what’s at risk for investors with R&D misclaims and how to safeguard against these errors
ALTERNATIVE FINANCE
The essential guide to raising private equity
If your business has an innovative product that can disrupt the market and strong figures, private equity may be a good option
ANGEL INVESTING
Growth Business publishes UK VC directory
The list reveals the ticket size and sector focus of over 200 UK venture capital firms
PITCHING YOUR BUSINESS
How to make a great business pitch presentation
Whether you’re trying to win new customers or looking for investment, pitching is an unavoidable element of business
SEED INVESTMENT
How to raise pre-seed funding
If you’re a young business that needs finance to grow, it could be time to look into pre-seed funding. Here’s how to do it
TECHNOLOGY
The best UK broadband providers for growing businesses
Weighing up costs, speed and connectivity, we bring you both the fastest and cheapest broadband providers for growing businesses
VENTURE CAPITAL
Venture Capital Trusts Guide – What are VCTs?
Venture Capital Trusts currently manage £6bn worth of investment in UK start-ups invested in more than 1,000 companies. But what is a VCT and how does it differ to regular venture capital?
CORPORATE VENTURE CAPITAL
Corporate venture capital – a Growth Business guide
One in five VC deals in Europe last year were corporate venture capital deals, but what is it and how can you get it?
FINTECH
Top 10 London fintech companies
Financial technology is an exciting industry ripe with innovation. We showcase the top 10 London fintech companies to watch out for
COMPANY FLOTATIONS
Cash shells are becoming the hot way to IPO
If you’re thinking of going public, you can’t afford to ignore the cash shell route – a quicker and often cheaper way of floating