by Harpreet Suree | Feb 26, 2025 | Fiona Hudson-Kelly Blog
Building strategic partnerships and growing your team for scale-up success When you’re ready to move beyond the startup phase, scaling up isn’t just about increasing sales or expanding your market reach, building a robust network of partners and a capable team...
by Harpreet Suree | Feb 5, 2025 | Fiona Hudson-Kelly Blog
Essential tips, tricks, pitfalls, and advice for founders Hiring the right team can be the turning point for a start-up. As a founder, you know that the people you bring on board not only drive your business forward but also shape your company’s culture and...
by Harpreet Suree | Jan 24, 2025 | Fiona Hudson-Kelly Blog
Exit strategy from day one? When launching a start-up, founders often focus on product development, acquiring customers, and navigating the early stages of growth. However, one critical element often overlooked in the excitement of starting a business is the...
by Harpreet Suree | Jan 14, 2025 | Fiona Hudson-Kelly Blog
As an entrepreneur, your ideas are your most valuable assets. Whether it’s a unique product design, a clever brand name, or proprietary technology, protecting these assets through intellectual property (IP) is critical to securing your competitive edge and building a...
by Harpreet Suree | Dec 31, 2024 | Fiona Hudson-Kelly Blog
Using empathy to innovate When building a start-up, success hinges on creating products and services that solve real problems for real people. Yet, many founders fall into the trap of focusing on solutions without fully understanding the needs of their users....
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....
