Peter Jones Foundation Charity Shoot Day Postponed The Peter Jones Foundation today (Wednesday 25th March) announced the postponement of their annual Charity Shoot Day, held at the Royal Berkshire Shooting School, which was scheduled to take place on Wednesday 1st July, 2020. Executive Chairman of the Peter Jones Foundation, Jonathon Sobczyk Boddington said: “The world is in an unprecedented …
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COVID-19 EntFest Impact
The Peter Jones Foundation today (Monday 23rd March) announced the cancellation of their annual festival of enterprise and entrepreneurship, EntFest, which was scheduled to take place on Friday 19th June, 2020. Executive Chairman of the Peter Jones Foundation, Jonathon Sobczyk Boddington said: “The world is in an unprecedented situation with the global pandemic of COVID-19 …
TYCOON Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
TYCOON Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update Please find below our latest update on Coronavirus and the Peter Jones Foundation’s response to the issue, particulary in regard to the Spring Window of the Tycoon Enterprise Competition. Key Points In summary, our latest information for schools and colleges taking part in the Tycoon Autumn & Spring Window or …
10 Questions With… Janice Johnson, Founder, Eating with Elephants
Q. What was the main risk when starting up your business? (Alex Ware, Millfield) A. Financially, it was actually low risk. I formed partnerships with venues who already had suitable spaces where I could host my events, which meant I didn’t need to take on the cost of buying or a renting a venue of …
10 Questions With…Will King, Founder and Exec Chairman, King of Shaves
Q. What strategies would you recommend to a sole trader looking to start their own business? (Amira Jindi, East Kent College) A. You need to determine if your business is a ‘lifestyle’ business – ie – it can fund your lifestyle, or if it is a ‘growth’ business that might scale into a bigger …
10 Questions with…Paul Rowlett, Founder & CEO, EverythingBranded
Q. How were you able to stay motivated during throughout your whole business journey? (Lemar, Sir George Monoux College) A. Firstly if you want to make the life changing decision to launch your own business at some point then make sure you choose a journey that your passionate about as remember in business you don’t …