Zulfiqar Ali | TrustedCreators

Managing Director | Ex-BNP Paribas Data Analyst | Host of (250+ Eps) | Expert on Self-Employment Finance & Data

[Zulfiqar Ali | TrustedCreators @MrZulfAli]

After a decade in data analysis at BNP Paribas and sales at RBS, I’ve realised one thing: Most professionals aren’t failing at self-employment because of their craft. They’re failing because of their financial reporting. Here is the "Corporate to Creator" gap. 🧵

[Zulfiqar Ali | TrustedCreators @MrZulfAli]

@HLInvest So your telling me you ignore emails?

[Zulfiqar Ali | TrustedCreators @MrZulfAli]

@HLInvest How can i contact you as you have not replied to my email from a week ago?

[Zulfiqar Ali | TrustedCreators @MrZulfAli]

What would you do of your bank just closed your account and you didnt have access. News dispatch: https://t.co/ycuTO0joja

[The Grocer @TheGrocer]

Wet weather in the UK and Europe is continuing to cause significant issues for fruit and veg crops

Leading to sporadic #shortages of some items on supermarket shelves this week
https://t.co/2TK5RpMHNq

[Zulfiqar Ali | TrustedCreators @MrZulfAli]

BREAKING: The Mechanics of Statecraft
​"Leadership is heavy, but the spirit must remain ever-smiling."
​From UET Peshawar to Finance Minister, we audit the ARB Legacy.
​Read: https://t.co/hzdhgqB295
​#Governance #Finance

[Zulfiqar Ali | TrustedCreators @MrZulfAli]

#JournoRequest: Seeking source who hit a wall when going self-employed.
​You had the craft, but lacked the infrastructure. Did you struggle to build your own "Money Scorecard"?
​I want to feature your story in @TrustedCreators DM me. #SmallBiz

[Zulfiqar Ali | TrustedCreators @MrZulfAli]

@BraegerEmily @theipaper Hi Emily, just sent you an email regarding this Ex-BNP/RBS analyst here happy to provide an "insider" expert perspective or data on why solo directors are getting hit with these fees. Best, Zulf.

[Zulfiqar Ali | TrustedCreators @MrZulfAli]

@AsianbizChamber Moving house is never easy, but at least LinkedIn has better neighbors! Looking forward to seeing how the Chamber tackles the 'Invisible Majority' of solo directors over there. I'll keep an eye on the new page. ☕️

[Zulfiqar Ali | TrustedCreators @MrZulfAli]

#JournoRequest #PRRequest: Available for expert comment on UK Small Biz & Personal Finance.

📊 Ex-BNP Paribas Analyst 🎙️ Host of @ZulfTalks (250+ Episodes) 💡 Data on the 4.3M "Invisible Majority" solo directors 📍 Birmingham | 4K Studio
Press Kit: https://t.co/UO50b8DVFV

[Zulfiqar Ali | TrustedCreators @MrZulfAli]

@_Viral_Press Dropped you a DM over on Linkedin

[Zulfiqar Ali | TrustedCreators @MrZulfAli]

Just checked #LinkedIn after a while Scrolling my feed feels a bit like watching bots talk to bots. Is anyone actually having real, human conversations anymore?

[Zulfiqar Ali | TrustedCreators @MrZulfAli]

@alina_khan2001 Just sent over some thoughts on the financial modelling side of this, Alina! (Ex-BNP Paribas/RBS perspective) Hope it helps with the story.👋

[Zulfiqar Ali | TrustedCreators @MrZulfAli]

I’ve launched a 'Self-Service' Press Room to help journalists bridge this gap with real-world data and expert quotes.

Citations, data points, and 4K studio assets available here: https://t.co/UO50b8DVFV #SelfEmployed #PersonalFinance #SmallBiz

[Zulfiqar Ali | TrustedCreators @MrZulfAli]

After a decade in data analysis at BNP Paribas and sales at RBS, I’ve realised one thing: Most professionals aren’t failing at self-employment because of their craft. They’re failing because of their financial reporting. Here is the "Corporate to Creator" gap. 🧵

[Zulfiqar Ali | TrustedCreators @MrZulfAli]

In banking, we treat cash flow as the only metric that matters. But most new Directors mistake ‘revenue’ for ‘stability.’ Data from 250+ episodes of ZulfTalks podcast shows 70% of creators are under-prepared for the shift from salary to dividends.

[Zulfiqar Ali | TrustedCreators @MrZulfAli]

I’ve opened a new 'Self-Service' Press Room for journalists covering #SelfEmployment, #SmallBiz finance, and the #CreatorEconomy.

Ready to use expert citations and my latest data findings here: https://t.co/UO50b8DVFV #JournoRequest #PersonalFinance"

[Stijn Noorman @stijnnoorman]

The best productivity hack in the world:

Get 8-9 hours of sleep.

[Katelyn Bourgoin 🧠 @KateBour]

The key to happiness isn’t getting more

It’s wanting less

[Zulfiqar Ali | TrustedCreators @MrZulfAli]

When did this get a green light? New Harry potter @PotterWorldUK @jk_rowling #HarryPotter @TheDailyHarry @RealCColumbus https://t.co/tIkWnzuCeH

[Zulfiqar Ali | TrustedCreators @MrZulfAli]

@thejustinwelsh The small everyday successes build the actual success