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 …
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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 …
10 Questions with…Gigi Foyle, Founder & CEO, Bag&Bones
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. …
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 …