When I first walked into a high-street bank to ask for business funding, I didn’t walk out with a loan. Instead, I walked out with a bruised ego and a head full of jargon. The bank manager almost laughed. He threw words like “sustainability,” “accessibility,” and “financial belief” at me until my confidence hit the......
I sit at the intersection of two worlds. On one side, I lead Inside Success, a business that has turned over £13 million in three years. On the other, I steer U Got Jokes, an entertainment brand producing licensed content for global platforms like Amazon. As a Black British CEO of Nigerian heritage, I don’t......
In the decade I’ve spent building Inside Success and U Got Jokes, I’ve learned that every entrepreneur eventually bows to one of three rulers: Cash, Data, or Content. Most startup founders fail because they serve the wrong king at the wrong time. If you want to scale to a £13m turnover and beyond, you have......
From tech roles to creative endeavours. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the certificates you need if you want a steady bank balance. Right now, there are plenty of ‘influencers’ encouraging the younger generation to see simple scapegoat roots into earning lots. Often by doing the least. But, we’re here to tell you truthfully,......
There’s an old saying that luck favours the prepared, but in truth, opportunity only becomes luck when preparation meets it head-on. Few stories illustrate this better than that of Shayne Coplan, a young tech genius whose blend of preparation, innovation, and strategic risk-taking helped him change an industry. His journey from a curious teenage coder......
You don’t need a million-naira camera to take million-naira photos, just the right tools.If you’ve ever tried snapping your products with “good natural light” only for the photos to look dull or shadowy, you know the struggle. In a world where crisp visuals sell faster than captions, good lighting and the right setup can turn......
Calling all small business owners! We know you juggle countless tasks just to keep your business running, and it can be a real headache. But picture this: another busy day as usual. A customer places an order, you package it neatly, write the address on a bag with a marker, and hand it to a......
Gone are the days when success meant climbing the corporate ladder. Today, 18- to 24-year-olds across the UK aren’t just thinking about business. Rather Gen Z are Business. A fresh poll from Small Business Saturday UK, backed by American Express, reveals that over 70% of young Brits want to be their own boss and for......
They did a double-take: Boohoo, the fast-fashion brand synonymous with cheap, trendy vibes for teens and twenty‑somethings, has officially rebranded itself as the Debenhams Group. That’s right—the retailer behind your viral summer haul is now using the name of a one-time British high-street staple as its flagship identity. But beneath the logo swap lies a......
The short-term rental market offers a lucrative opportunity for those with the right strategy. If you have ever wondered how to start an Airbnb business, this guide breaks down everything from finding the perfect property to creating a five-star guest experience. An Airbnb business offers many exciting and profitable opportunities. It’s a very incentive way......
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