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How to spot a bad hire before it’s too late
Graham Charlton: 15 September 2025
Hiring is always a gamble, but some gambles are more expensive than others.
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Graham Charlton: 15 September 2025
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Why role charters outperform job descriptions
Graham Charlton: 15 September 2025
Most job descriptions start to age the day someone steps into the role. They’re written for hiring, not for the reality of day-to-day work.
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How to own the gaps your competitors leave wide open
Graham Charlton: 12 September 2025
Most leaders obsess over what competitors are doing right. They benchmark features, copy pricing, and scramble to catch up.
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How to test if your positioning really works
Graham Charlton: 11 September 2025
Every startup founder thinks they have a clear, compelling story.
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How onboarding drives retention from day one
Graham Charlton: 11 September 2025
Most leaders underestimate just how quickly employees make up their minds about a company. It’s not after the first year, or even six months.
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Why teams miss deadlines (and how to fix it)
Graham Charlton: 10 September 2025
When deadlines slip, it’s rarely because your team isn’t working hard.
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The founder's guide to an SEIS/EIS-ready pitch deck
Chris Nash: 09 September 2025
If you’re raising investment in the UK, it’s likely that you’ll have heard of (and want to raise through) the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme...
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Why positioning fails if your team can’t explain it
Graham Charlton: 09 September 2025
Most startups obsess over brand decks, websites, and pitch copy. They spend weeks fine-tuning taglines and redesigning landing pages.
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Why incentives fail and how to fix them
Graham Charlton: 08 September 2025
Incentives are supposed to inspire performance, but in reality, many companies find the opposite.
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The smart founder’s guide to hiring in stealth mode
Graham Charlton: 08 September 2025
When you’re building something new and game-changing, you can’t always shout about it.