Freddie Achom on why leadership skills should be your focus as a business leader
How well do you listen to other people? Chances are you think you’re pretty good at it. But research shows that just 10% of us really listen properly. That...
Research shows small businesses want a Norway-style Brexit deal
Since my last Brexit blog, there have been a number of significant developments. Not only did the Prime Minister fail to secure support for his revised Brexit deal, Parliament...
How entrepreneurial exporters are being shut out of the Brexit debate
We’re all closely following the news as the saga of Brexit changes seemingly from day-to-day. At the time of writing, the Prime Minister is presenting his new deal to...
The UK Fintech sector is booming but facing a recruitment challenge
As an entrepreneur and venture capitalist investor, I have a strong interest in the UK Fintech sector. Levels of investment in the sector remain high, despite ongoing Brexit uncertainty....
What could a no deal Brexit mean for investors?
At the time of writing, the UK Parliament is prorogued, and won’t sit again until 14 October 2019. With the deadline for leaving the EU set at 31 October...
Fintech investment reaches record levels for UK SMEs
With the UK’s Fintech sector continuing to draw record-levels of investment, the future is bright. Despite challenges brought on by Brexit uncertainty, Fintech looks set to weather the storm...
What venture capitalist investors want from a start-up pitch
If you’re a start-up owner and are looking for venture capital (VC) funding, where do you start? VC investors meet with thousands of start-ups, and deal with endless pitches....
Why it is the time for crypto and blockchain
For investors and entrepreneurs interested in cryptocurrency and blockchain, right now could be the best time to jump. Around two or three years ago, I remember the most popular...
How to Manage at a Growing Company
Working at a startup or rapidly growing company has its challenges. You may not know what to expect from day to day, leading to new responsibilities and processes. Many...
Tips for Giving a Performance Review
Performance reviews are polarizing. Some people love them, and some hate them. This goes for managers as well as employees. However, everyone needs to know how they’re doing from...