How to create a tech startup – and why you don’t necessarily need an entrepreneurial mindset
Dr Zara Nanu, the founder of Gapsquare, talks about how she started her tech startup and the importance of diversity and inclusion.
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Making your small business ideas a reality
Setting up a business is like playing poker. You have to deal with anxiety and risk. Trained architect Arthur Kay shows his hand to reveal how.
How to start a business with creativity and design at its heart
The founder of bespoke cake and design startup Plumb and Rabbitts shares the struggles and highlights of running her business.
I started a beauty business to deal with corporate burnout
Rachel Clark, the founder of shampoo brand called Nut and Noggin, reveals why she swapped the corporate world for entrepreneurship.
How to start a baking business from home
How do you start a baking business from home? Ryan Panchoo, the founder of doughnut company Borough 22, shares his story and offers top tips.
How a small business can thrive when it loses 40 percent of its work
How to thrive when you lose 40% of your business overnight Endlessly effervescent is the way to describe pocket rocket, Jess Ratty, the energetic…
Starting a business: From farmer to AI tech founder
The founder of Small Robot Company talks about disrupting the farming industry and reveals why it’s important to have a good team around you.
How to win small business investment – International Women’s Day episode
To celebrate International Women’s Day, we bring you a bumper Small Business Investment episode with three brilliant guests who have fascinating stories.
Write a small business plan that works
Learn how to write a small business plan that works, courtesy of Coffee Republic co-founder Sahar Hashemi.
Patents, products and pitching for small business
Mimica founder Solveiga Pakštaitė talks about the importance of finding good mentors, and how to protect your business idea.
How to start a side hustle… and make it successful
The CEO of VASO talks about how he started his side business and the steps he’s taking to grow it from strength to strength.
How to bootstrap and build a tech platform from the spare room
Fan Finders CEO Alec Dobbie talks about how to bootstrap and build a tech platform from the spare room.
How to start a scalable business from day one
How to start a scalable small business from day one: Julien Callede, Made.com CEO talks to Bex-Burn Callandar for episode 2 of the Sound Advice podcast….
Welcome to Sound Advice: get year one in business right
Check out Sound Advice, a Sage podcast, which is your one-stop shop to make your business financially successful – in year one and beyond.
Bobby Lane: ‘Understanding the changing landscape is critical for CFOs’
Chartered accountant Bobby Lane shares his views on how the CFO role is evolving and how technology is playing an important role.
Inside the Ambition: Emmerson Critchley on growing his business to minimise risk
Inside the Ambition is a series that tells the stories of business owners, going from how and why they started their businesses to where they are now. I spoke to Emmerson Marshall-Critchley, the founder of specialist, traditional building firm Emmerson Critchley Ltd. Emmerson was one of the Sage Ambition competition finalists, which had a prize of… Read more
Inside the Ambition: Simon Lamb on running marathons to drive his focus at Sylvadale
Inside the Ambition is a series that tells the stories of business owners, going from how and why they started their businesses to where they are now. I spoke to Simon Lamb, the founder of plumbing and heating company Sylvadale. Simon was one of the Sage Ambition competition finalists, which had a prize of a… Read more
Inside the Ambition: Roice Gummer on transforming lives with Supreme Being Fitness
Inside the Ambition is a series that tells the stories of business owners, going from how and why they started their businesses to where they are now. I spoke to Roice Gummer, the founder of fitness and body transformation company Supreme Being Fitness. Roice was one of the Sage Ambition competition finalists, which had a… Read more
Inside the Ambition: Nigel Richardson on embracing his inner superhero for Secret Hamper
Inside the Ambition is a series that tells the stories of business owners, going from how and why they started their businesses to where they are now. I spoke to Nigel Richardson, the founder of gifting company Secret Hamper. Nigel was one of the Sage Ambition competition finalists, which had a prize of a business… Read more
Inside the Ambition: Carla Lett on overcoming challenges with MyBump2Baby
Inside the Ambition is a series that tells the stories of business owners, going from how and why they started their businesses to where they are now. I spoke to Carla Lett, the founder of baby, toddler and family directory MyBump2Baby. Carla was one of the Sage Ambition competition finalists, which had a prize of… Read more
Inside the Ambition: Russell Crowe on building his recruitment firm CVWOW
Inside the Ambition is a series that tells the stories of business owners, going from how and why they started their businesses to where they are now. I spoke to Russell Crowe, the founder of online recruitment business CVWOW. Russell was one of the Sage Ambition competition finalists, which had a prize of a business… Read more