Signs of ‘recovery and stability’ surface for Britain’s SMEs August 29, 2024 Signs of 'recovery and stability' for Britain's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have surfaced amid an increase in broker optimism.
Founder Favourites: Founder of Admiral on how NOT to be a sh*tty boss August 28, 2024 In this episode of Founder Favourites, City A.M. sits down with Henry Engelhardt, the energetic businessman and founder of the UK’s largest specialist car insurer Admiral Group, to find out the secret to being a great boss.
What role does foreign talent have in some of Britain’s fastest-growing companies? August 28, 2024 Foreign-born talent has once again been found leading a significant portion of the UK’s fastest-growing companies.
Meet the founder who built a £9.2m jewellery brand with a virtual storefront August 27, 2024 Olivia Jenkins, the founder of D. Louise, discusses how she transformed Instagram into a virtual storefront and her vision for the future of e-commerce.
The Ambition A.M. Accelerator: How are fintechs changing the entrepreneurship space? August 23, 2024 The Ambition A.M. Accelerator programme is a chance for founders and budding entrepreneurs alike to discuss important themes and topics each month while also having a chance to meet and learn from prominent figures in the community.
UK economy: ‘No one has any clue what’s going to happen,’ says boss of Britain’s fastest-growing business August 23, 2024 The chief executive of Britain's fastest-growing company has warned that poor access to finance for small firms risks hamstringing the UK's economic growth, as business owners already struggle with "really high uncertainity in the world".
Founders can’t escape the growing pains, but loving what you do makes it easier August 19, 2024 The reality is that the start-up ecosystem — whether it be in tech, hospitality, or retail — has never been easy.
Degree of uncertainty: Are young entrepreneurs skipping higher education? August 14, 2024 Young entrepreneurs are skipping the traditional path of higher education in favour of starting their own businesses, new research has shown.
How this tech start-up wants to rebuild the construction industry (from the ground up) August 13, 2024 Entrepreneur Jamie Menzies was just seven years into running his own residential construction company, Zebra Property Group, when the pandemic halted nearly all building operations.
Meet the zero-emission parcel delivery start-up on a mission to change the industry August 12, 2024 How often do you find yourself frustrated with your local parcel delivery service?