February 9, 2018 / by Freddie Achom / Freddie Achom, Technology
Artificial intelligence (AI) is starting to creep into everyday life. From at-home systems like Amazon’s Alexa responding to your needs and ‘learning’ as you go, to AI chat windows springing up on e-commerce websites, you may not even notice its prevalence. Another use for AI fast becoming popular is in the office. In fact, two-thirds […]
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The simple way to grow and scale your business – Growth mindset
November 5, 2018 / by Freddie Achom / Entrepreneurship
The dream of every businessperson is to see their business grow both in revenues and customer base. Whereas this looks easy on paper, it takes effort and dedication to outdo competition, hit targets and keep expanding.
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Freddie Achom on the four things Fintech start-ups must do to get noticed
July 26, 2018 / by Freddie Achom / Fintech
Competition is fierce in the world of Fintech as the sector continues to expand far beyond simple blockchain. With a constant stream of new talent and growing investor interest, there is a constantly increasing competition to land interest, attention and investment. The kinds of Fintech companies that are successful in gaining customer, investor and talent […]
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10 ways to build a scalable business – Startups advice
June 29, 2018 / by Freddie Achom / Entrepreneurship
Cliché as it may seem, Rome really was not built in a day. For small business owners, progressing to the next step can seem pretty daunting and might take longer than expected. When you take a look at your current state and see that you’re not anywhere near where you want to be, your patience […]
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5 reasons why you should invest in cryptocurrency
June 12, 2018 / by Freddie Achom / Entrepreneurship
If there’s one thing to describe cryptocurrency, it’s that it’s volatile. As the newest kid in the currency block, there is literally no history to determine what is normal or not in its price plunges and market behavior. But what exactly is cryptocurrency?
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Freddie Achom: the questions you should ask a potential business partner
May 1, 2018 / by Freddie Achom / Freddie Achom
Before you dive into a business partnership, make sure you’ve asked all the right questions and got the right answers. It’s easy to get carried away with the idea and find yourself trapped in a situation that isn’t working. You need to know as much as possible before you enter into any kind of formal […]
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Freddie Achom on the risks worth taking
April 4, 2018 / by Freddie Achom / Entrepreneurship, Risk
If you’re considering leaving a steady job at a large company to launch your own start-up, you’ll most likely be nervous. You may come across people who advise you not to do it or insist it’s too risky. However, risk-taking is pretty much synonymous with successful entrepreneurship. To take that leap and start your own […]
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How the UK is encouraging Fintech investment from overseas
March 16, 2018 / by Freddie Achom / Fintech, Investment
The government is actively inviting foreign Fintech firms to come and set up their businesses in the UK after Brexit. So far, more than 50 start-ups are planning to move their businesses to London, boosting this already buoyant sector. Institutions in the City and government will welcome companies from more than 13 countries. They will […]
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Freddie Achom on the rise and rise of AI
February 9, 2018 / by Freddie Achom / Freddie Achom, Technology
Artificial intelligence (AI) is starting to creep into everyday life. From at-home systems like Amazon’s Alexa responding to your needs and ‘learning’ as you go, to AI chat windows springing up on e-commerce websites, you may not even notice its prevalence. Another use for AI fast becoming popular is in the office. In fact, two-thirds […]
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Six start-ups to look out for in 2018
January 18, 2018 / by Freddie Achom / Freddie Achom
The start-up sector in the UK is booming, and in a year that’s set to bring more political and economic changes, it can be difficult to keep up with the best new businesses. Here’s my list of the most exciting start-ups you should keep an eye on in 2018. Graphcore – making AI faster This […]
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The start-ups disrupting the energy sector
December 22, 2017 / by Freddie Achom / Technology
A key sector for change, thanks to the inevitable consequences of climate change and resource issues, lies in energy. There are various start-ups on a mission to completely change the way we all use it, make it and store it. These early stage companies are leading the way into the future of sustainable energy. They’re […]
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