Emma Jones CBE, founder of Enterprise Nation, becomes the UK’s new small business commissioner, pledging to tackle late payments and champion SMEs across the country.
Category: Entrepreneurs
Interviews of some of the UKs leading Entrepreneurs & small business owners
Getting to know you: Dr Rashmi Mantri, Founder Director, British Youth International College (BYITC) Supermaths
Dr Rashmi Mantri is the Founder Director of the British Youth International College (BYITC) Supermaths, an award-winning education platform that equips children with vital life skills through Abacus Maths, coding, English, and more.
“Unlocking potential is my purpose”: how Invicta Vita founder Georgina Badine is helping people find their voice
Georgina Badine, founder of Invicta Vita, speaks to Paul Jones about empowering clients to unlock their full potential, why she left finance, and what she’s learned about building a business with purpose.
Gary Neville: from the pitch to the boardroom
Gary Neville is known to most as a football legend – a stalwart of Manchester United and England, a leader on the pitch, and now a respected pundit. But away from football, Neville has built a reputation as one of the UK’s most thoughtful and ambitious entrepreneurs.
‘My job is to grow this, not run it’: Paul Avins on why scale-up success starts with identity
Paul Avins is not your average business coach. After 20 years at the coalface of entrepreneurial development, the CEO of Massive Action Coaching has helped over 550 companies scale past £1 million in revenue
Warren Buffett to step down as Berkshire Hathaway CEO by end of 2025
Warren Buffett, one of the most iconic figures in global finance, has announced plans to step down as chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway by the end of the year, marking the end of an era for the $1.1 trillion conglomerate he has led for over five decades.
Will Shu set for £172m payday as Deliveroo takeover looms
Deliveroo founder and chief executive Will Shu stands to gain more than £172 million if a proposed £2.7 billion takeover by US food delivery giant DoorDash goes ahead, despite the company’s shares still languishing far below their 2021 flotation price.
Jeremy Clarkson’s Hawkstone beer taps into global growth ambitions
Hawkstone, Jeremy Clarkson’s premium craft beer brand, is expanding fast with ambitions to go global. Backed by Heineken and British-grown barley, the brand now sells in 500 UK pubs.
Tech entrepreneur Tom Adeyoola to lead £1.1bn Innovate UK amid funding review
Tom Adeyoola named preferred candidate to lead Innovate UK as the £1.1bn innovation agency faces scrutiny and potential budget cuts in government spending review.
Eddie Jordan: The charismatic entrepreneur who shook up Formula One looses cancer battle at 76
Eddie Jordan, the bold and charismatic Formula One team owner, has died aged 76. A true motorsport maverick, he launched Michael Schumacher’s career, led Jordan Grand Prix to F1 victories, and remained a colourful figure in the sport.
Lord Sugar secures three-year deal to continue The Apprentice into his 80s
Lord Sugar has signed a new three-year deal with the BBC to remain on The Apprentice into his 80s, extending his tenure on the hit business show.
Bernard Arnault looks to extend LVMH leadership until he’s 85
Bernard Arnault aims to raise LVMH’s age limit to 85, allowing him up to nine more years at the helm of the luxury titan as shareholders weigh succession plans.
UK’s 110 most prolific under-40 entrepreneurs revealed
Discover the 110 under-40 British entrepreneurs named in the inaugural Hurun UK Under40s 2024, whose ventures are worth a combined £82bn. Explore the rising stars behind the UK’s newest unicorns.
Getting to Know You: Steven George-Hilley, Co-Founder, Centropy PR
Business Matters caught up with Steven George-Hilley, founder of technology and fintech specialist PR agency Centropy, as the company celebrates seven years of trading.
Kaleb Cooper becomes a millionaire, just two years after 50p-an-hour farm work
Clarkson’s Farm star Kaleb Cooper has hit millionaire status at 26. Discover how his new-found TV fame and business ventures propelled him from 50p-an-hour work.
