Scaling a startup successfully demands strategic focus, operational excellence, and resilience. This guide outlines ten essential strategies, from prioritising your core strengths and maintaining quality to leveraging technology, building a strong team, and preparing for the emotional journey. By applying these principles, entrepreneurs can navigate the growth phase with confidence and achieve sustainable, long-term success.

In this episode, Fameez shares how a negative experience with a salesperson while buying a tie inspired him and his brother to start OTAA and change the experience for men. He discusses the early challenges OTAA faced in getting off the ground, how humour became an integral part of the brand's marketing, and his plans for the future.

When it comes to business exit and succession planning, most entrepreneurs make a critical mistake: they wait too long to understand their company's true value. Getting your business professionally valued early in your exit planning journey serves as your strategic compass, guiding every decision you make toward maximising your company's worth and ensuring you have genuine options when it's time to transition.

Trang Nova—TEDx speaker, speaking coach, and host of the Voice for Impact podcast—believes your voice is one of your greatest assets in building connection, trust, and influence. Whether you’re leading a team, pitching in the boardroom, or speaking on stage, the way you communicate shapes how others perceive and remember you.’