Q. What kept you motivated throughout your business journey? (Inaya Tahir, Accrington Academy) A. I suppose it’s passion! I knew very early on in my life that I wanted to do something creative. At school, I was one of those compulsive doodlers sitting at the back of the classroom, lost in a world of imagination. …
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10 Questions with…Dean Richmond, Founder & CEO, Pets Corner
Q. What morning routines do you have ? (Odayne, Sir George Monoux College) A. Everyday is different. It could start with a PT session or a hangover but always early. I like to get to where I’m going early to maximise the day or deal with emails in peace. Most of my time now is …
Stars join Peter Jones CBE at Charity Golf Day
On Wednesday 5th June, star of Dragons’ Den and renowned entrepreneur, Peter Jones CBE, welcomed celebrities, entrepreneurs and business leaders to the Peter Jones Foundation’s annual Charity Golf Day, held at the exclusive Bearwood Lakes Golf Club. Footballer, Alan Shearer CBE; former Olympic Swimmer, Mark Foster; Presenters, Jenni Falconer and Zoe Hardman, Former London Wasps …
Meet the Tycoon 2018 Finalists
Peter Jones CBE is delighted to announce the eight teams of budding entrepreneurs that have reached the Buckingham Palace final of his nationwide enterprise competition, Tycoon. The competition stakes have been higher than ever as, for the first time, students were able to compete across two trading windows, one in Autumn and the other …
Meet the Tycoon finalists!
Peter Jones CBE today announces the eight teams of budding entrepreneurs that have reached the final of the nationwide enterprise competition, Tycoon. It has been another long and tough decision, with so many incredible teams and ideas. We are delighted to announce that the eight finalists for Tycoon 2017, heading to Buckingham Palace on 1 March are: Key Stage …
PJEA student launches new fitness business
Rochelle Cross, a PJEA student studying at Buckinghamshire College Group, has put into practise Peter Jones’ ambition for the course to ‘make entrepreneurs’ through ‘learning by doing’, by launching her own fitness business start-up this month. Vinyl Fitness Club combines a love of music and dance with socialising to keep fit. It’s something people have been doing for years …