Loss for talent: What impact does the London housing crisis have on start-ups in the City? July 30, 2024 Britain’s ongoing housing crisis has created a knock-on effect for start-ups, according to new research shared exclusively with City A.M., as small business owners begin to struggle to attract and retain talent. The research, which was conducted by fintech firm iwoca, highlighted that 22 per cent of the 500 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) surveyed [...]
How our family’s passion for eco-friendly cleaning turned into a multimillion-pound business July 30, 2024 Have you ever wondered what the counter cleaning spray that you find on your local supermarket shelf is made of?
People told us our idea wasn’t possible — so we set out to prove them wrong July 29, 2024 Ambition A.M. meets Thomas McHugh, co-founder and chief executive of data management firm Finbourne, to hear what it takes to prove an idea possible. Accurate data management is crucial for the financial services industry, especially when it comes to preventing fraud and avoiding costly errors. Thomas McHugh, chief executive and co-founder of data integration and [...]
Is London losing its crown? Here’s where UK start-ups are really thriving July 24, 2024 Regional entrepreneurship in the UK is booming, and new research has highlighted the fact that the top fastest-growing start-ups are now based outside the capital. The findings came from Godaddy’s research initiative Venture Forward, which analysed over half a million digital micro businesses. The figures showed that each of the top 20 fastest-growing constituencies is [...]
Irene Forte on success, sustainable skincare and scaling up July 23, 2024 Ambition A.M. meets Irene Forte, daughter of English hotelier Sir Rocco Forte and founder of Irene Forte Skincare to hear how she found her own recipe for entrepreneurial success. It is not hard to understand how growing up in the shadow of a successful parent can be overwhelming.That’s why Irene Forte, daughter of English hotelier [...]
Why this entrepreneur is still learning after two decades in the business July 22, 2024 What's your secret to storytelling within your brand?
The Oral-B Killer?! Founders of toothbrush company on the RIGHT way to brush your teeth July 17, 2024 In this week’s episode of Founder Favourites, Emmanuel Nwosu and Jennifer Sieg chat with the founders of toothbrush company SURI about all things teeth, failure, and business – with some extra tips and tricks on how to get along with your co-founder, too.
How a skip full of stationery waste inspired an advertising empire July 16, 2024 Ajaz Ahmed’s talks about how his never-ending quest for success led him to his globally recognised digital design agency AKQA.
Meet the founder on a mission to repair the future of the women’s health industry July 15, 2024 Anna Butterworth, founder of women’s health-focused marketing agency Ultra Violet, on her efforts to change what she sees as a historically fragmented industry.
The value of knowing when — and how — to successfully pivot your business July 9, 2024 How do you break the news to investors that – after nearly five years in operation – the data is now pointing you and your team in a different direction?