“Premature scaling is the number one mistake I have seen from a lot of CEOs and Founders. You need to be patient and persistent in your efforts. Try to build a good market fit product before you think of scaling your business —be it hiring a team, investing in other sales and marketing tools, etc. .” – Saravana Kumar Today we feature Saravana Kumar, the founder at Kovai. We hear their story in their own words, their successes, their challenges and

“Work smart, not hard; there is no glory in working hard and not looking after your wellbeing and mental health. I find it bizarre that entrepreneurs and founders glorify not sleeping. The keywords to take away from this are “consistency”, “strategy” and “pivot”…” – Natalie Edward-Yesufu Today we feature Natalie Edward-Yesufu, the founder of Transition Stage Company. We hear their story in their own words, their successes, their challenges and their insights. Let’s start by getting to know you. Can you

“Let it brew! I believe in the power of manifestation, I believe in being at the right time at the right place, and I believe in aha moments. So when you are thinking about starting your own business, do the actions, speak about it, enquire about it, and when it’s right, you will know it. Listen to your gut, don’t be persuaded into something that does not feel aligned with your vision. So when you need to make a decision,

“If you have things that are too complex, or if your condition agreements are not measurable or tangible, then that’s where you will have a danger down the line. Subjectivity is not a healthy component of equity share schemes.” – Ifty Nasir Today we feature Ifty Nasir, the founder at Vestd. We hear their story in their own words, their successes, their challenges and their insights. Let’s start by getting to know you. Can you please tell us a little bit

Hi Amy, can you tell us who are you and how your business got started? I am Amy Williams, and I am the founder of Good-Loop. In short, Good-Loop converts ad money into free charity donations, whilst delivering 50-75% higher engagement for advertisers. The concept of Good-Loop started when I was volunteering with a charity in Buenos Aires, I saw first-hand how difficult it was for them to fundraise, and that every penny counted. In contrast, I previously worked at Ogilvy,

“Think about why you are starting a business. Your why is everything and should always be what you return to when making decisions. It is so easy to get caught up in what you think business success or growth looks like but always coming back to your why means you are running that business authentically.” – Georgie Davies Today we feature Georgie Davies, the founder of Yogipod. We hear their story in their own words, their successes, their challenges and

“Take the jump, there is no better time than now. You will always wish you got started sooner! Don’t be too harsh on yourself, the key thing is that you are always learning… ” – Jordan Richards Today we feature Jordan Richards, the founder at RCCO. We hear their story in their own words, their successes, their challenges and their insights. Let’s start by getting to know you. Can you please tell us a little bit about you and what

“My one piece of advice is to THINK BIG. There is no room for playing small in the arena of business.” – Kelisha Mills Today we feature Kelisha Mills, the founder at Mompreneur Solutions LLC. We hear their story in their own words, their successes, their challenges and their insights. Kelisha, it’s great to meet you! We’d love to start by getting to know you a bit better. Could you please tell us a little bit about yourself and what you

“To thrive in running such a business, prioritize mastering the art of process control, cultivate resilience against stress, foster self-confidence, and fuel your journey with a profound love for fashion. These elements are key contributors to navigating the challenges in this industry. ” – Bauyrzhan Shadibekov Today we feature Bauyrzhan Shadibekov, the founder of VISA FASHION WEEK ALMATY. We hear their story in their own words, their successes, their challenges and their insights. Let’s start by getting to know you. Can

“Get outside of your comfort zone by starting to sell what you do. Don’t get distracted by what others have to say and start trying and testing as early as possible. Also, do something that you’re truly passionate about. It will be easier to achieve success once you’re feeling inspired and ready to do more to bring your vision to life. .” – Alex Tomchenko Today we feature Alex Tomchenko, the founder at Glambook. We hear their story in their own

  “Create your own job, and, well, you’ll never have a job..” – Donna Maria Today we feature Donna Maria, the founder at Indie Business Network. We hear their story in their own words, their successes, their challenges and their insights. Let’s start by getting to know you. Can you please tell us a little bit about you and what you do? I am the founder and CEO of the Indie Business Network. I have led IBN for 22 years. It

Today we feature Funmi Lawal, the founder of Clip-Knix. We hear their story in their own words, their successes, their challenges and their insights. Great to meet with you. Can you please tell me a little bit about you and your background? I am Funmi Lawal, an award-winning entrepreneur and the founder of Clip-Knix. I design and sell adaptive, patented Front-Fastening Underwear for women. My background in becoming the founder at Clip-Knix started with my education. I was born in Camden, London,

“Understand the problem you solve. Once you have that, you’ll have a confidence in your product/ service/ business which far outweighs the doubts of it not working. Simply take a step back and ask “What’s the problem? Why this solution? Why us? How big is the market”. This will help you build and offer a solution which ticks all these boxes when setting your company goals, not to mention it’ll help you significantly to differentiate from competitors meaning you don’t

“You always learn by doing, so if you have an idea you believe in, prepare as much as possible and then just get on and do it. Even if it fails you will learn something for the next one, or the one after that..” – Paul Roach Today we feature Paul Roach, the founder at Zumo. We hear their story in their own words, their successes, their challenges and their insights. Let’s start by getting to know you. Can you please

“Passion is key because the journey will be hard. Have a mindset of perseverance, as there will be days when you wish you’d not taken the plunge at all, and it is at those times you can’t quit. ” – Manan Khurma Today we feature Manan Khurma, the founder at Cuemath. We hear their story in their own words, their successes, their challenges and their insights. Let’s start by getting to know you. Can you please tell us a little bit

“Just start! Test your ideas fast, learn fast, and then repeat until you get them ready to launch. Don’t innovate in a vacuum – getting early customer feedback on your ideas will de-risk your business plan and deliver better outcomes more quickly and sustainably..” – Dr. Jo North Today we feature Dr. Jo North, the founder at The Big Bang Partnership Ltd. We hear their story in their own words, their successes, their challenges and their insights. Let’s begin by learning

“Ah well there’s two of us so it’s gotta be two things! 1. Be passionate about your product or service and ensure it’s always top quality. 2. Once you do start, keep focused. Once you set up your own business there are a lot of things to do, it’s very easy to get distracted. As an entrepreneur you need to focus on what is important – and almost always this is driving growth..” – Edgar Thoemmes & Jack Head Today we

“Don’t start a business because you want money. You need to be passionate about what your business entails and how it will help people or fill a gap in the market. Money will never be as fulfilling as something you’re excited to wake up in the morning and do. Think about why you’re starting. Know your customer and understand who they are.” – Courtney Glasser   Today we feature Courtney Glasser & Lindsey Glasser, the founders at Grey Bandit . We

“I say this all the time, but there is no perfect time to start, or a day you will wake up and feel ready. Running a business is not linear. There are some days where there are more fears and other days where you feel equipped. As long as you are spending your free time learning and that you learn from your mistakes, you will succeed. Stay heads down and focused on yourself and your goals. Take one step at

“From chaos comes opportunity so keep searching for those nuggets of light in the dark. Stay flexible and stay positive. ” – John Stevenson, Clive Sheppard. Today, we feature John Stevenson Clive Sheppard, the founder of Zero Procure. We hear their stories in their own words, their successes, their challenges, and their insights. Let’s start by getting to know you. Can you please tell us a little bit about you and what you do? John: I grew up in Edinburgh and began

“Take a step, whatever it is. I’m all about agile working and doing ‘something’ rather than procrastinating. You can fix mistakes but you can’t get back time spent on inaction. .” – Sanjay Aggarwal & Shashi Aggarwal. Today we feature Sanjay Aggarwal & Shashi Aggarwal, the founder of Spice Kitchen. We hear their story in their own words, their successes, their challenges and their insights. Let’s start by getting to know you. Can you please tell us a little bit

“I would say they need a tonne of resistance and determination and just to network and talk as much as possible about their idea and business. Have the confidence and go for it!.” – Bay Burdett Today we feature Bay Burdett, the founder at Bay’s Kitchen. We hear their story in their own words, their successes, their challenges and their insights. Let’s start by getting to know you. Can you please tell us a little bit about you and what you

“The difference between greed and ambition is a greedy person desires things he isn’t prepared to work for.” I always think of this through anything I do — whether its a negotiation — or if I’m ever feeling bad when I take an hour break in the middle of a working day etc. I remind myself I’m working hard to fulfil my dreams, I’m not just thinking of my dreams. .” – Antonio Wedral Today we feature Antonio Wedral, the founder

“If what you are doing is just about ego and making money — you’re doing it wrong. Entrepreneurship shouldn’t come from a desire to show off, it’s not a beach house — it should come from seeing something in the world that needs changing and wanting to do something about it. .” – Kana LiVolsi Today we feature Kana LiVolsi, the founder at Dos Mundos Creative. We hear their story in their own words, their successes, their challenges and their insights. Let’s

“Know the importance of delegating. Although you may be a ‘Founder’ of a business, you shouldn’t be doing ALL the work, ALL the time.” – Mark Smith Today we feature Mark Smith, the founder at Double Up Social. We hear their story in their own words, their successes, their challenges and their insights. Let’s start by getting to know you. Can you please tell us a little bit about you and what you do? My name is Mark Smith and I

“Learn to accept “nos” without considering them as dead-ends. As a PR expert, hearing “no” is a part of my routine. However, accepting those “nos” and making them stop me from getting where I need to get, is not an option.” – Katerina Antonova   Today we feature Katerina Antonova, the founder at Aeris PR. We hear their story in their own words, their successes, their challenges and their insights. Let’s start by getting to know you. Please tell us a

“Be prepared to work hard and sacrifice some of your free time to your cause. Don’t think of your business as part of who you are, you need to be able to step back from it, allow others to help you to develop it and allow it to grow. I think it could be very easy for someone to suffocate their own business. By stepping back you allow others to have an opinion and ideas. Open your mind to criticism