Yvon Chouinard: The billionaire “dirtbag” who's giving it all away
Yvon Chouinard: The billionaire “dirtbag” who's giving it all away
Outdoor-equipment retailer Yvon Chouinard is the latest in a line of rich benefactors to shun personal aggrandisement in favour of worthy causes.
6 Oct 2022
Johann Rupert: the Warren Buffett of luxury goods
Johann Rupert: the Warren Buffett of luxury goods
Johann Rupert, the presiding boss of Swiss luxury group Richemont, has seen off a challenge to his authority by a hedge fund. But his trials are not o…
26 Sep 2022
Six mistakes to avoid when starting a business
Six mistakes to avoid when starting a business
Around 60% of new businesses fail within three years, says David Prosser. Here, he outlines six key pitfalls to avoid when starting a business.
21 Sep 2022
The rise of Gautam Adani, Asia’s richest man
The rise of Gautam Adani, Asia’s richest man
India’s Gautam Adani started working life as an exporter and hit the big time when he moved into infrastructure. Political connections have been usefu…
23 Aug 2022
Ron Johnson: the retail king’s quest for redemption
Ron Johnson: the retail king’s quest for redemption
Ron Johnson’s spell at JCPenney, following his triumph at Apple, was a disaster. Now, his latest attempt to rescue his reputation has just crashed int…
19 Aug 2022
Jennifer Lopez: the American dream on steroids
Jennifer Lopez: the American dream on steroids
Jennifer Lopez built a business empire on top of an entertainment career, thereby paving the way for the likes of Reese Witherspoon and Gwyneth Paltro…
31 Jul 2022
Will the Recovery Loan Scheme rescue struggling small businesses?
Will the Recovery Loan Scheme rescue struggling small businesses?
The government is going ahead with a two-year expansion of the Recovery Loan Scheme, which it hopes will help firms still getting back on their feet a…
28 Jul 2022
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Changpeng Zhao: Binance founder undaunted by the crypto winter
Changpeng Zhao: Binance founder undaunted by the crypto winter
Changpeng Zhao, the founder of controversial cryptocurrency exchange Binance, has been severely battered by carnage in the sector. But the future is b…
3 Jul 2022
How to find an angel investor for your business
How to find an angel investor for your business
Make sure your start-up business has the right type of backer before signing a deal, says David Prosser.
11 May 2022
Fixing the gender gap in start-up businesses
Fixing the gender gap in start-up businesses
New initiatives aim to remove barriers for female entrepreneurs. David Prosser reports.
16 Mar 2022
Stéphane Bancel: Moderna’s biotech whizz who changed the world
Stéphane Bancel: Moderna’s biotech whizz who changed the world
Stéphane Bancel had a safe job as CEO of a French multinational when he decided to risk it all on a promising but unproven medical technology. The bet…
12 Dec 2021
Rafal Brzoska: the “Locker King” seeking to conquer Britain
Rafal Brzoska: the “Locker King” seeking to conquer Britain
Polish entrepreneur Rafal Brzoska’s company almost drowned in debt before being rescued and refocusing on its big idea – automated postal boxes. He is…
27 Nov 2021
Charlie Mullins: plumber to the rich and famous
Charlie Mullins: plumber to the rich and famous
Charlie Mullins bunked off school as a child to earn money fixing pipes. Over 50 years on, he sold his plumbing business for more than £125m. Now he h…
25 Nov 2021
Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao: Vietnam’s airline billionaire rides high
Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao: Vietnam’s airline billionaire rides high
Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao first spotted business opportunities in the former Soviet Union. Now she is Vietnam’s first and only female billionaire. Here i…
13 Nov 2021
Bernard Tapie: the man with a thousand lives
Bernard Tapie: the man with a thousand lives
Bernard Tapie, who has died aged 78, was a colourful French entrepreneur, star of screen and stage, politician, sports icon, press baron and convicted…
10 Oct 2021
Clive Sinclair: the father of the home computer
Clive Sinclair: the father of the home computer
Clive Sinclair was a serial inventor and visionary whose output also included the prototype electric car. His other interests included poetry, maratho…
27 Sep 2021
Klarna’s Sebastian Siemiatkowski: fintech innovator gunning for the banks
Klarna’s Sebastian Siemiatkowski: fintech innovator gunning for the banks
Sebastian Siemiatkowski’s Klarna app allows customers to buy now, pay later, without racking up interest charges. He’s excited about the future. Regul…
12 Sep 2021
Nigel Rudd: Sir Sell-out’s latest offer may be his last
Nigel Rudd: Sir Sell-out’s latest offer may be his last
An industry joke has it that Nigel Rudd’s businesses are always a buy because he’ll soon be selling up. His latest deal is likely to be his swansong.
22 Aug 2021
Time for small businesses to pay back emergency state aid
Time for small businesses to pay back emergency state aid
Small companies struggling to repay emergency loans have several options, says David Prosser.
21 Aug 2021
Austin Russell: the university drop-out who made a billion dollars
Austin Russell: the university drop-out who made a billion dollars
Halfway through his first year as a physics student, Austin Russell won a $100,000 prize designed to encourage young entrepreneurs. A decade later, he…
8 Aug 2021
George Iacobescu: the man who transformed London
George Iacobescu: the man who transformed London
George Iacobescu, the man who – quite literally – put Canary Wharf on the map, is stepping back from his executive role. He will be a tough act to fol…
1 Aug 2021
José Neves: the Buddhist transforming luxury fashion
José Neves: the Buddhist transforming luxury fashion
José Neves cornered the market in building bespoke websites and apps for boutique fashion brands and retailers. That put him in a sweet spot when the …
25 Jul 2021