Entrepreneurship News | Business Leadership | LondonLovesBusiness https://londonlovesbusiness.com/people/entrepreneurs/ Business News Thu, 29 Aug 2024 14:43:19 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/LLB-favicon.jpg Entrepreneurship News | Business Leadership | LondonLovesBusiness https://londonlovesbusiness.com/people/entrepreneurs/ 32 32 Adam Stott shares his secrets to becoming a self-made millionaire in new book https://londonlovesbusiness.com/adam-stott-shares-his-secrets-to-becoming-a-self-made-millionaire-in-new-book/ Thu, 29 Aug 2024 14:40:13 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=179583

An Essex self-made millionaire has shared the secrets to his success in a brand new book about his life and business challenges. Adam Stott, Founder of Big Business Events, is…

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Eyewear maker EssilorLuxottica eyes future in tech https://londonlovesbusiness.com/eyewear-maker-essilorluxottica-eyes-future-in-tech/ Tue, 30 Jul 2024 16:16:43 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=177357

Global eyewear giant EssilorLuxottica has long dominated the eyewear market through the many brands under its name. According to EssilorLuxottica’s report on the company’s first quarter of the year, figures…

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My kitchen table was our distribution centre, now we are rivalling the footwear industry’s leading comfort brands https://londonlovesbusiness.com/my-kitchen-table-was-our-distribution-centre-now-we-are-rivalling-the-footwear-industrys-leading-comfort-brands/ Wed, 08 May 2024 09:32:19 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=171947

After 20 years in the footwear industry, Air & Grace Founder, Claire Burrows, became increasingly frustrated with the idea that style and comfort could not co-exist. “Why do beautiful shoes always…

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Tattoos behind the tie: Managers of large companies choose Abel Miranda’s tattoos https://londonlovesbusiness.com/tattoos-behind-the-tie-managers-of-large-companies-choose-abel-mirandas-tattoos/ Wed, 24 Apr 2024 09:21:01 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=170907

In the business world, where image and professionalism are key, there is a rising trend that challenges traditional stereotypes: tattoos behind the tie. More and more managers of large companies…

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Top tips for raising investment from Dragon’s Den founder who’s made millions https://londonlovesbusiness.com/top-tips-for-raising-investment-from-dragons-den-founder-whos-made-millions/ Wed, 24 Apr 2024 06:19:05 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=170886

After being given the title of ‘most masterful pitch’ by the BBC and securing investments from both Gary Neville and Sara Davies on Dragon’s Den, Lottie Whyte – co-founder of…

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Many female entrepreneurs report gender-based discrimination  https://londonlovesbusiness.com/many-female-entrepreneurs-report-gender-based-discrimination/ Tue, 23 Apr 2024 10:31:42 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=170802

A new survey by social enterprise Code First Girls has found that 40% of female entrepreneurs have faced gender-based discrimination whilst in a leadership role. 61% also agreed that, in…

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Over half of potential entrepreneurs deterred by upcoming UK election https://londonlovesbusiness.com/over-half-of-potential-entrepreneurs-deterred-by-upcoming-uk-election/ Tue, 23 Apr 2024 08:04:09 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=170754

Would-be entrepreneurs in the UK are being put off from starting their own businesses because of the upcoming general election, according to new research from online accounting software company FreeAgent.…

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Sunak pledges to boost apprenticeships and support ‘female founders’ https://londonlovesbusiness.com/sunak-pledges-to-boost-apprenticeships-and-support-female-founders/ Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:25:52 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=168271

The Prime Minister has vowed to cut red tape for businesses and boost apprenticeships and Rishi Sunak want the UK to be the “best place” in the world were “female…

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Start Up Loans has provided £140 million of finance to entrepreneurs over 50 across the UK https://londonlovesbusiness.com/start-up-loans-has-provided-140-million-of-finance-to-entrepreneurs-over-50-across-the-uk/ Tue, 12 Mar 2024 09:41:36 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=167858

Start Up Loans, part of the British Business Bank, today announces that it has delivered more than £140m of loans to UK entrepreneurs aged 50+ since its inception in 2012.…

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900,000 new companies were incorporated in the UK in 2023, making it a record year for new businesses https://londonlovesbusiness.com/900000-new-companies-were-incorporated-in-the-uk-in-2023-making-it-a-record-year-for-new-businesses/ Tue, 13 Feb 2024 07:11:21 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=166268

London is experiencing a start-up boom, with over 31,000 new businesses starting up last year – a rise of 20% on the number of new companies registered in 2022. This…

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