Caroline Franczia is a regular columnist at Maddyness, known for the witty and insightful parallels she draws between everyday startup life and the world of the silver screen. We interviewed her about her new book, Popcorn for the new CEO.
28.01.2021
Founding a business is never easy, but what happens to those who face hurdles from the very beginning because of their race, gender or socioeconomic status? Vanessa Martins Lopes, CEO and founder of The Wild Curl, shares her views.
28.01.2021
Whether it’s a business model or a selling strategy, nothing in business lasts forever. A concept that relies on market trends is assured to fail shortly after the trend dies out (case in point - what do you suppose the average fidget spinner manufacturer is doing these days?).
28.01.2021
While the promise of a vaccine gives us hope that 2021 will see a return to the office, some elements of the pandemic world are here to stay.
26.01.2021
In a world full of noise and egos, how easy is it to be critically shy and run a large business? Despite the archaic assumption that you need to be loud and proud to get ahead, Steve Witt believes you should never underestimate those of a quieter nature.
25.01.2021
If you want to work in a startup, you have to be prepared to adapt to constant change and accept it’s all hands on deck. It can be exciting, so why not join one of the best London has to offer?
21.01.2021
Industrial action like that happening at British Gas will become more common unless we configure a green and just transition – and workers can and should be advocating for this. Responding to the climate crisis from within key workplaces could see trade unions take on a new relevance and attract a younger crowd.
20.01.2021
First came pioneering PayPal, but innovation in the payments sector has never stood still and today many fintechs compete with and win market share from traditional financial institutions in this area.
19.01.2021
Churn is overlooked. It’s the KPI you want to turn your back on, the one you wish didn't exist. Yet it will haunt you; when high, it stands as a reminder of your process failure. Much like Pulp Fiction, churn can teach you a lot about your company and who you are... Will you ignore it?
14.01.2021
Making the decision to leave the security of a reliable monthly income to go self-employed can be a step into the unknown. Carrie Elizabeth Dennahy, founder and CEO of Carrie Elizabeth Jewellery, decided to take that leap when she saw a gap in the market for more affordable, unique and well-crafted jewellery.
14.01.2021
A growing number of startups are tackling complex healthcare challenges. To be successful, they need insiders like medical doctors in their teams. At the same time, more and more physicians are looking for rewarding alternative careers outside the hospital.
07.01.2021
Are you looking for a way to gain more independence and earn extra money in 2021? Or maybe you’re just looking to start something new during the pandemic after realising that remote workers tend to be more content with their work-life balance?
06.01.2021
As the startup world continues to battle the uncertainty created by COVID-19, Crowdcube cofounder Luke Lang looks at the positives the year could hold for entrepreneurs and the opportunities that can be taken from the pandemic.
06.01.2021
If you google "Quotes on Execution", you will get approximately 61 million results. Is it because a lot of people are sharing their amazing execution results with the world - or is it because we find it so hard to make an idea a reality? My smart money is on the latter.
31.12.2020