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Don't Be the Bottleneck: How Two Startup Founders Scaled Fast - Without Burning Out Their Business
For two CEOs at the helm of very different high-growth UK start-ups — one in AI and sustainability, the other in financial education — the lessons of rapid scaling come down to a few deceptively simple rules: hire wisely, embed values deeply, and whatever you do — don't be the bottleneck.
What entrepreneurs can do if they have lost their purpose in the workplace
Many entrepreneurs are driven by an innate purpose, but in an increasingly turbulent and challenging world, what do you do if you are losing sight of this?
Pip Wilkins Recognised Among Top 10 Global Franchise Influencers
Pip Wilkins QFP, CEO of the British Franchise Association (BFA), has been named among the world's top 10 franchise influencers in the 2025 Global Franchise Influencers list, published annually by SeoSamba.
The Future of Advertising: Ben Heath's Insights on Innovation, AI and Consumer Behaviour
For decades, brands relied on television commercials, radio spots, newspaper ads and billboards to reach their audiences. These methods helped them establish recognition and brand loyalty.
Richard Branson and Simon Squibb Join Forces with Rising Founders Backed by Virgin StartUp
In a high-energy gathering that buzzed with entrepreneurial spirit, Richard Branson and Simon Squibb sat down with nine ambitious British founders, all of whom have been supported by Virgin StartUp to grow their businesses from bold ideas into thriving ventures.
In Good Spirits
A handcrafted, alcohol-free aperitif born from high-society parties, Botivo is redefining pleasure in the non-alcoholic world - with real botanicals, no compromises, and a maker's touch.
Why brands need to stop talking about community — and start building one
'Community' is one of the most overused – and least understood – words in marketing today.
The Three Tensions Preventing Trust-Building in Organisations
It is widely accepted that building trust is vital for entrepreneurs who want to inspire, fulfil the potential of their ideas, and create value. Yet trust in bosses and businesses is in decline.
"Start-ups Don't Want Handouts - They Want a Level Playing Field": Mike Lebus on What Founders Need Now
Mike Lebus has spent the past two decades helping startups raise capital through the platform he co-founded, Angel Investment Network — now the world's largest online community connecting early-stage founders with angel investors. But when it comes to what UK startups need most right now, it's not just about introductions to VCs.
Green HR Practices Key to Boosting Innovation, Study Finds
Companies that embed environmentally sustainable practices into their human resource management (HRM) strategies are significantly more likely to spark green creativity among employees, according to new research from Durham University Business School.
The 168-Hour Work Week: You're building a life, not just a business
My alarm would go off at 5 A.M. I'd open the curtains and be greeted by Winter's unrelenting darkness. And as I stared out the window, plotting the day ahead, I'd shiver; it felt like an advance payment on the consistent chill I'd feel on the boat that day.
What Will It Take for UK Startups to Soar?
Ed Fidoe and Louis Timpany break down the game-changing steps the UK government must take to unleash start-up potential - focusing on education, funding, and regulatory reform. It's time to turn ambition into action.
5 Steps to Trade Stress and Distractions for High Performance
Making good decisions and getting things done are vital skills for any entrepreneur or businessprofessional.
The Northern Star: How Innovation Districts Can Supercharge UK Startups
With talent, tech and ambition on its side, the UK has the ingredients to thrive — but to turn ideas into impact, it needs to back startups for the long haul.
5 Red Flags Your Workplace Is Toxic (And How To Spot Them Early)
"I thought it was just a bad week," my client told me, "Then every week was a bad week."She had landed what seemed like a dream job – meaningful work, an important role, andattractive compensation.