Entrepreneurs are the ‘real heroes’ and AI is already here, says Xero’s UK managing director Business Alexander Von Schirmeister is not just the UK managing director of Xero, a New Zealand-based online accounting software for small businesses, he is also one of the most well-travelled people one could meet. Alex – he said he prefers to be called – grew up culturally rich. The managing director was raised in Mexico by [...]
Fear of failure is holding British entrepreneurs back Opinion Too many aspiring UK entrepreneurs believe they are doomed to fail before even starting a business, a new report finds It takes great courage to start a business. Often, it means leaving a job with a guaranteed income, holiday allowances and welfare contributions. It is hardly unsurprising then that most people are afraid to make [...]
Three recessions, two children and a pandemic later – my fine jewellery brand still shines on Founder profile Kiki McDonough chats through four decades of her award-winning fine jewellery business
How I positioned my start-up at the forefront of London’s business travel scene October 7, 2024 Entrepreneur Bobby Drewett of business travel app Ouno on his plans to shake up the industry
Founder Favourites: Can immigration fix the talent shortage in the UK? September 13, 2024 In this episode of Founder Favourites, co-hosts Jennifer Sieg and Emmanuel Nwosu sit down with Karoli Hindriks, co-founder of global relocation platform Jobbatical.
Labour promises to ‘stamp down’ on late payments in SME policy package June 8, 2024 Late payments have been a major hindrance to small businesses, often contributing to cash flow problems and forcing firms to divert resources to chasing unpaid bills.
‘Idea sex’ — Fanbytes founder Timothy Armoo on magicians, Harry Potter and self-made millionaires June 4, 2024 In the debut episode of Ambition A.M’s Founder Favourites podcast, co-hosts Jennifer Sieg and Emmanuel Nwosu sit down with Timothy Armoo, the co-founder of social media advertising firm Fanbytes by Brainlabs, to see how he started, scaled and sold his first business for an eight-figure sum within six years by the time he was 27.
Unsure of where to start? Here’s how to bring your business idea to life May 27, 2024 Damian Skendrovic takes the pen to tell Ambition A.M. how to bring your business idea to life, while managing the growing pains of change along the way.
Why stepping aside was the best business decision for Vinted’s founders April 27, 2024 Lessons from Vinted: When is it time to let someone else take over and bring your business to the next level?
How one ‘futurist’ is using tech to run the London marathon faster April 20, 2024 'Futurist' Bill Quinn will run the London marathon on Sunday, joining the 50,000 runners on the 26-mile course across London.