July 5, 2017 / by Freddie Achom / Entrepreneurship, Freddie Achom
Entrepreneurs drive the economy, even in tough times. Entrepreneurs push through economic slumps, using drive, creativity, initiative and, crucially, talking to the right people, to start their businesses. As entrepreneurs, we face adversity, criticism and regulatory barriers. Those of us that succeed treat these as challenges, not problems. We leap over them and don’t give […]
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My top tips for starting a business
August 25, 2017 / by Freddie Achom / Entrepreneurship, Freddie Achom
Taking the leap and making your business dream a reality is one of the most rewarding steps you can take. But there are risks when you start your own business. Here are my tips to lessen the risk and increase the chances of your success. Do you have what it takes? There’s no doubt that […]
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Networking 101
July 24, 2017 / by Freddie Achom / Freddie Achom
‘Networking’ is a term that’s become inextricably linked with the idea of success. And it’s never been more relevant or more accessible when it comes to developing your career, starting up a business or getting your entrepreneurial idea off the ground. The advent of social networking made the concept of getting to know contacts, spotting […]
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6 business leadership lessons from Freddie Achom
July 10, 2017 / by Freddie Achom / Entrepreneurship, Freddie Achom
Like many entrepreneurs who take the plunge and start their own business, I didn’t have a lot of formal management training. My style has always been to go with my instincts and work with great people. That’s not to say that some tips at the beginning of my corporate life wouldn’t have been useful! I’ve […]
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How to grow your brand
July 10, 2017 / by Freddie Achom / Entrepreneurship, Freddie Achom
Your brand is how the world sees you. This includes the online world and the physical world. It is one of the most important aspects of the way you communicate your idea, business or entrepreneurial spirit to other people and its importance can’t be underestimated. When people start to understand who you are, what you […]
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Taking risks to succeed in business
July 6, 2017 / by Freddie Achom / Entrepreneurship, Freddie Achom, Risk
“He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life.” Muhammed Ali. Legendary boxer Muhammed Ali was much more than a world-class sportsman. He understood at a deep level what it takes to succeed. He’s one of my heroes, and this quote sums up how I feel about risks in the […]
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What drives the world’s top entrepreneurs?
July 5, 2017 / by Freddie Achom / Entrepreneurship, Freddie Achom
Entrepreneurs drive the economy, even in tough times. Entrepreneurs push through economic slumps, using drive, creativity, initiative and, crucially, talking to the right people, to start their businesses. As entrepreneurs, we face adversity, criticism and regulatory barriers. Those of us that succeed treat these as challenges, not problems. We leap over them and don’t give […]
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Why I invest in businesses and top tips for success
July 3, 2017 / by Freddie Achom / Entrepreneurship, Freddie Achom, Inspirational
Investing in other businesses is a real passion of mine. As an entrepreneur I’ve enjoyed seeing the businesses I’ve put money into grow and become an increasing source of both pride – and of course income – over the years. A common question I’m asked by many people is why I invest in certain businesses […]
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An entrepreneur’s guide to negotiating
July 3, 2017 / by Freddie Achom / Entrepreneurship, Freddie Achom
Ultimately at some point in every business, we all need to negotiate. If you’re an employee, you might want to strike a better deal with your boss in terms of your pay and conditions. Or, you might be a sales person for whom the ability to negotiate is absolutely critical to getting a sale that […]
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Let’s talk about private equity in 2017 and beyond
June 29, 2017 / by Freddie Achom / Investment
We’re looking at a hugely unstable political time globally, and particularly in Europe, which has been influencing Private Equity (PE) deals so far this year, and will continue to do so. A range of seismic changes in the political outlook of the UK (with Brexit), the transition of power to a Republican government in the […]
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How I’m helping entrepreneurs get ahead
June 27, 2017 / by Freddie Achom / Rosemont Group Foundation
After many years in the corporate world, I’ve been blessed to be extremely successful. I’m proud of my business and life achievements – and have always been clear in my vision to ‘give something back’. Sharing the knowledge Helping young entrepreneurs find their way in the world of business is important to me. Having learned […]
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