by Harpreet Suree | Dec 22, 2024 | Fiona Hudson-Kelly Blog
Turning setbacks into strategic insights Failure – while uncomfortable – holds immense value for founders. It’s easy to view setbacks as roadblocks, but for successful entrepreneurs, they are stepping stones to improvement and innovation. The...
by Harpreet Suree | Nov 30, 2024 | Fiona Hudson-Kelly Blog
Sales can make or break a startup. For early-stage entrepreneurs without the luxury of a large budget or dedicated sales team, crafting a compelling sales strategy can feel daunting. The good news? Success in sales isn’t about having endless resources, your strategy,...
by Harpreet Suree | Nov 15, 2024 | Fiona Hudson-Kelly Blog
As a founder, it’s important to make the most of every resource. For start-ups running lean, AI isn’t just a tool, it can be the best way to achieve a competitive advantage. It helps streamline operations, uncover insights, and deliver real value to customers...
by Harpreet Suree | Oct 29, 2024 | Fiona Hudson-Kelly Blog
Identifying the right market for your product is one of the most critical steps in the entrepreneurial journey. Many founders face the daunting task of finding product-market fit, which refers to the alignment between a product and the market’s needs. Achieving...
by Harpreet Suree | Oct 21, 2024 | Fiona Hudson-Kelly Blog
Every entrepreneur dreams of success – the breakthrough that takes your idea from a napkin sketch to a thriving enterprise. But there’s one constant that underpins every successful startup or scale up, and that’s risk. Risk is a challenge often feared....
by Harpreet Suree | Sep 30, 2024 | Fiona Hudson-Kelly Blog
You’ve got the idea. You’ve developed the solution. You’ve built an MVP that proves your concept works. Now it’s time to pitch. This is a crucial moment for every entrepreneur – pitching can unlock the doors to valuable investment, partnerships, or opportunities...
by Harpreet Suree | Sep 10, 2024 | Fiona Hudson-Kelly Blog
As you navigate the stages of building, scaling, and eventually exiting your business, one constant remains: the need to invest in yourself and your team through training. But how do you strike the perfect balance between doing the work and investing in up-skilling?...
by Harpreet Suree | Aug 16, 2024 | Fiona Hudson-Kelly Blog
When, why, and how to make it a success One of the most important strategies you’ll need to consider is your exit plan. Yes, that’s right – planning how and when you’ll leave your business is just as crucial as getting it off the ground. But when should you...
by Harpreet Suree | Aug 6, 2024 | Fiona Hudson-Kelly Blog
Whether you’re just starting out, scaling up, or planning your exit, certain traits and characteristics can significantly influence your success. Let’s dive explore what traits will put you in good stead at each stage. Start up phase Your spark of genius...
by Harpreet Suree | Jul 30, 2024 | Fiona Hudson-Kelly Blog
Quick, effective, and affordable steps for market testing As an entrepreneur with a brilliant idea, the next step is crucial: building a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) to validate your concept. An MVP allows you to test the market with the core functionalities of your...
