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Letitia Booty

Letitia Booty is a former special projects journalist for Real Business. She has a BA in english literature from the University of East Anglia, and since graduating she has written for a variety of trade titles. Most recently, she was a reporter at SME magazine.

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Are you an SME Culture Leader? The hunt for the best places to work is on

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Chatbots can offer 24/7 customer care – but is the level of service up to...

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Would you take your next holiday in virtual reality?

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How did an amino acid enriched water drink get on Waitrose's shelves?

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Coca-Cola is Britain’s most popular logo – how can businesses use colour...

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Small businesses share their highlights from the Amazon Academy in Newcastle

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The rise of ethical hacking and chasing down bug bounties

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Take a break: 65% of business leaders admit to checking work emails on holiday

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Dappad: The clothing curation service helping men dress well

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Banking app Revolut joins the ranks of the crowdfunded unicorns

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From Harry Potter tours to ghost walks and cheese crawls: The events company...

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The Candypants story: How do you make a name for yourself in two industries at...

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Meet the architects shaking up the construction industry using virtual reality

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This marine biologist turned entrepreneur plans for global seaweed domination

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This health and wellness consultant is on a mission to improve businesses

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SME Culture Leaders 2018: Judge Zoe Jervier on why early stage businesses need...

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SnapDragon founder Rachel Jones on fighting fakes online

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From baby steps to big wins: How 8 SME Culture Leaders built best practice into...

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Who’s ready for a robot colleague Getting to grips with automation,...

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How to cultivate a digital-first mindset for growth

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Can SMEs solve the UK’s productivity puzzle through ecommerce?

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People over profit? 7 SME Culture Leaders explain how one drives the other

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Culture in practice – can SMEs compete with big businesses?

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DIT adviser Sue Beverley on how to master exporting

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Currency outlook: what can we expect from the euro over the next 3 months?

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SME Culture Leaders 2018: Judge Chris Dyer on culture as the “living...

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How to improve your Corporate Social Responsibility

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Across the pond: 3 hurdles to consider when you make the leap to America

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The future of marketing – there may be no silver bullet, but where should you...

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The challenges of building your dream team – whatever happened to a “job...

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How one phone call can change your life: The story behind cricket simulator...

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Exporting tips from the Growing Business Awards alumni: Perkbox, Bulldog...

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SME Culture Leaders 2018: Judge Bretton Putter on embedding your “values,...

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SME Culture Leaders 2018: Judge Phil Lewis on why “culture begins the moment...

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“Our doors are open for everyone”: Tapas and tequila are the stars at...

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Let’s Move In London: “Shared cars reduce congestion"

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SME Culture Leaders 2018: Judge Jonathan Richards explains why good culture is...

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Percentage of women in executive roles is “flatlining”

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SAF Cleaning: How a well-maintained vehicle can be part of your brand identity

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World Emoji Day is nearly here – should brands be indulging in these weird...

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CoinCorner: the global cryptocurrency business operating from the Isle of Man

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Build-A-Bear goes into damage control: New offers announced in the wake of...

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What do Facebook, KFC, Snapchat and the Trumps have in common?

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What do you do if a business tycoon steals your farting unicorn?

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Record fines for employers named and shamed by HMRC for underpaying workers

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Vizolution expansion brings Silicon Valley to the Welsh Valleys

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The true cost of a GDPR breach: 78% of people would avoid a business after a...

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LGBT+ inclusion is a business culture issue – don’t let it get side-lined...

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Are we at the dawn of the next energy revolution If so, what will it mean for...

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Getting its product in front of Amazon’s audience helped this brand take off

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A modern business model for a very modern company: Meet Cocorose London

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Myth busting: VAT reclaim doesn’t have to be as mysterious as you think

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Whipped in to shape: Trade minister resigns over Heathrow expansion plans

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750,000 employment status results are called into question, but why?

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Why do so many people hate Gina Miller “If they’re attacking me and not...

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Good-bye, paperwork: The business case for automation when scaling up

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Exporting pain: 1 in 5 businesses struggle to choose a new market

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Brexit may be the best thing for exporters...if you have a plan of action

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Learning to love technology: Would you take a flight in an un-piloted plane?

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Cross border UK-India EIS fund could be a launch pad for UK tech firms

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What makes Google’s Sundar Pichai the world’s best CEO?

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Growing overseas: the opportunities and challenges for the international...

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Would you name your business Barf Avoiding translation gaffs, and 5 other...

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The full balanced score card approach: Signing a new fleet vehicle contract

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The London Chocolate Company’s ecommerce success story – and how to follow...

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Three businesses tell us what it’s like to set up shop in Newcastle

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What’s in it for me The top five reasons to attend the Amazon Academy in...

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The talk of the Toon: Amazon Academy comes to Newcastle

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From turning down investment to dodging copycat companies, here's how Trunki,...

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Shake it up: New ways of working with cash flow forecasting

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Back to basics: Who do you turn to for energy supply connections?

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Looking to tap into a new market? Here’s how to break New Zealand

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FD Surgery: Where to place your bets – the future of sales and marketing

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Arguing with the boss: Smileworks CEO explains why a company culture of...

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Cream of the crop: The household names that scooped Queen’s Awards for...

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The pros and cons of taking on the services of an energy broker

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Entrepreneurial finance directors: Advice on keeping your business fighting fit

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Amazon Academy: Meet Trtl, the Glaswegian travel pillow brand taking the world...

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Female entrepreneurs are more likely to receive business funding, but less...

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Amazon Academy: Meet Second Nature, the ethical soft furnishings store which is...

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Cultivate a greener reputation and score points with customers

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Businesses failing to check third-party GDPR compliance risk large fines

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Royal baby puts maternity leave practices into the spotlight

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The business case for tracking employee sickness absence

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Tackle work-related stress to lower absence levels

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Going green: Cut carbon and bolster your bottom line

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The technology tools that will help you prosper in 2018

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The true impact of admin on SME productivity

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Achieving payroll efficiency through adaption and improvement

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How GDPR changes employee data management

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Turn business admin time into strategy time

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Meet the business making the car repair market more transparent

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Spotlight on Glasgow: What’s it like to start a business in Scotland’s...

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Making business automation one of your 2018 priorities

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Getting ready for payroll year end – the vital considerations

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Buying or selling a business? Have a look through Bizdaq

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How to become a two-time winner of Amazon Growing Business Awards winner like...

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The Future 50 2018 – Don’t miss your chance to nominate your business

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Building an innovative, technological business in rural Scotland

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Luna Mae London: A lingerie brand redefining “luxury” service

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