Ace Biz Hacks

Ace Biz Hacks with Assim Ishaque delivers no-nonsense insights into the real challenges of entrepreneurship—because building a business isn’t all success stories. Discover lessons from the 60% of entrepreneurs who don’t make it past five years, with raw, practical advice from an experienced founder and mentor.

In each episode, Assim tackles critical startup challenges—like cash flow struggles, marketing flops, and business pivots—sharing his own hard-won insights and actionable hacks. With over 20 years of experience launching ventures, raising capital, and mentoring founders, he delivers straight talk and real solutions for entrepreneurs at any stage.

Subscribe to Ace Biz Hacks and get real-world business tips to overcome obstacles, avoid common pitfalls, and fast-track your success.

🎙️ Hosted by Assim Ishaque

📢 Sponsored by The Entrepreneur’s Trust (www.entreust.org)

🔗 LinkedIn: Assim Ishaque

📸 Instagram: @asimbrix

The No-Brainer is an opportunity so amazing that you take it without thinking – but is it always the right decision? Should you look a gift horse in the mouth?

What if you offend someone who spotted your potential and gave you a chance? Are you shutting a door that might not open again? Or is it just not the right time in your life for this opportunity? Or could this be a pathway to nothing ! We are so easily distracted and need to value our time like the precious resource it is. This podcast might just help you take better decisions when the path ahead is not so clear.

This podcast is sponsored by The Entrepreneur’s Trust. It’s NOT sponsored by Rolex… but it might help you to buy one a little quicker

Sponsored by The Entrepreneurs Trust www.entreust.org

Presented by Assim Ishaque

Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/assimishaque/ Instagram @asimbrix

Hiring your first employee is a huge step for any entrepreneur, and can be really great for your business! But what happens if you don’t see eye to eye?

On this episode, we take an honest look at the difficulties one may face with a first employee, and how to solve them. From changing your own speech and attitude, to knowing when to make a difficult decision and let them go; you will learn how to build a stronger relationship with colleagues and become more confident in yourself as an employer.

This podcast is sponsored by The Entrepreneur’s Trust. It’s NOT sponsored by Apple, but it could help you to afford their latest products!

Everyone gets tired and fed up with work sometimes – but when you’re an entrepreneur with a business to run, it’s not easy to just take a break! But if you’re suffering, your business will suffer too – so how can you help yourself?

Get some Hacks that help you de-stress, focus, re-motivate and re-gain your entrepreneurial energy.

Sponsored by The Entrepreneurs Trust www.entreust.org

Presented by Assim Ishaque

Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/assimishaque/

Instagram @asimbrix

The entrepreneurial journey is never straight forward with twists and shocks along the way, impacting you and your business. How do you manage these without loosing yourself? Let's talk about building your inner strengths – from facing up to difficult truths, to understanding your customers, to reigning in your ego! In the immortal words of Michael Jackson - take a look at yourself, and make that change!

This podcast is NOT sponsored by HSBC, but it could help you to boost your bank account a little sooner !

Sponsored by The Entrepreneurs Trust www.entreust.org

Presented by Assim Ishaque

Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/assimishaque/ Instagram @asimbrix

Sometimes things can get confusing in the workplace, caused by issues ranging from communication difficulties to office politics. But how do you weather the storm? This episode will teach you how to simplify workplace issues – from recognising your own complexities to keeping in control.

This podcast is NOT sponsored by Rolls Royce, but it could help you to buy one a little sooner - of thats your goal !

It is sponsored by The Entrepreneurs Trust www.entreust.org

Presented by Assim Ishaque

Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/assimishaque/ Instagram @asimbrix

As an entrepreneur, accepting that not every one of your precious 'world changing, disruptive and breakthrough' idea's is going to succeed can be tough. Understanding when then right time to "let go" could help unlock some valuable energy to help power the potential of your best innovation.

This podcast is sponsored by The Entrepreneurs Trust www.entreust.org

This podcast is NOT sponsored by Breitling, but it could help save some money, make more money quicker and therefore get your your lovely Swiss watch a little sooner.

How do you turn your amazing idea and into a financial success and avoid financial ruination ?? How do you sensibly test your ideas, use the responses to reduce the risks? We learn how taking responsibility for mistakes and failures can fuel your success.

Sponsored by The Entrepreneurs Trust www.entreust.org

Presented by Assim Ishaque

Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/assimishaque/ Instagram @asimbrix

As an Entrepreneur you face many challenges to your businesses and to yourself. Listen in to learning to better handle challenges, reduce your stress and gain strength to grow your business with confidence.

Sponsored by The Entrepreneurs Trust www.entreust.org

Presented by Assim Ishaque

Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/assimishaque/ Instagram @asimbrix

With so many different ways of connecting in the modern world- WhatsApp, Messenger, Twitter, etc- using your "phone" to communicate feels almost outdated. But could this be worth using a little more often ?

In this episode, we try something a little different and speak to two young people with differing opinions on how to communicate. Join us as we reflect on how to connect in an ever-evolving world, and maybe you will change your own opinion on whether to call or tap!

Sponsored by The Entrepreneurs Trust www.entreust.org

Presented by Assim Ishaque

Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/assimishaque/ Instagram @asimbrix