September 26, 2019 / by Freddie Achom / Investment
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 2019, this gives Prime Minister Boris Johnson just a few weeks to finalise a course of action. The Prime Minister has been vocal in his support […]
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Research shows small businesses want a Norway-style Brexit deal
December 3, 2019 / by Freddie Achom / Business
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 has voted in favour of a General Election on 12 December 2019. New research shows that the majority of small business owners in the UK ideally […]
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How entrepreneurial exporters are being shut out of the Brexit debate
November 4, 2019 / by Freddie Achom / Entrepreneurship, Investment
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 EU. What happens next is anyone’s guess. But in among the dire predictions of economic gloom, and anxious media coverage, close observers will have noticed […]
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The UK Fintech sector is booming but facing a recruitment challenge
November 1, 2019 / by Freddie Achom / Fintech, Investment
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. Research shows an increase in investment, but also cites concerns regarding recruitment of specialist talent. Here’s my take on some interesting new research from EY in […]
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What could a no deal Brexit mean for investors?
September 26, 2019 / by Freddie Achom / Investment
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 2019, this gives Prime Minister Boris Johnson just a few weeks to finalise a course of action. The Prime Minister has been vocal in his support […]
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Frederick Achom on the likelihood and consequences of a no-deal Brexit
July 29, 2019 / by Freddie Achom / Investment
The country is currently waiting with bated breath to see who the new Prime Minister will be, following Theresa May’s resignation for failing to agree Brexit terms with the European Union. As the business community waits to see what will happen, it’s still unclear how close we could be to a no-deal Brexit, and the […]
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Frederick Achom looks at how the Brexit delay is affecting small businesses
May 28, 2019 / by Freddie Achom / Entrepreneurship
Small businesses in the UK are showing signs of Brexit fatigue, according to research by the Telegraph. Its business trackers shows that morale ‘remains very low’ among small businesses, and the most commonly cited reason remains Brexit uncertainty. The index analyses Tweets from 25,000 UK small businesses and entrepreneurs. After extracting marketing and neutral posts, […]
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How could the UK Fintech industry be affected by a no-deal Brexit?
March 1, 2019 / by Freddie Achom / Fintech
The pressure continues to mount on the UK’s Prime Minister to provide some clarity on the exit deal for withdrawal from the EU. Some reports suggest she should consider delaying Brexit, bearing in mind the difficulty that exists in reaching a consensus. And, with the date set for our exit still 29 March 2019, […]
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How a fintech entrepreneur is transforming finances for SMEs
December 13, 2017 / by Freddie Achom / Entrepreneurship, Fintech, Freddie Achom
A lack of trust by small businesses in the big banks led to the development of fintech invoice-finance marketplace MarketInvoice. Co-founded by CEO Anil Stocker, the start-up is helping small businesses bridge the financial gaps in their balance sheets, and it’s rocketing towards success. His research showed that small businesses strongly feel that big banks […]
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UK Fintech industry to play major part post-Brexit
October 9, 2017 / by Freddie Achom / Investment
The UK’s burgeoning Fintech industry is likely to play a large part in helping the country retain its status post-Brexit. Despite the uncertainty surrounding exactly what leaving the European Union will mean for the UK on a long-term basis, moves are underway to bolster Fintech as a likely saviour.
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