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Dogged persistence pays off with a Queen’s Award For Enterprise
Former dentist has taken a huge bite of the sporting protection market
Signing Blondie to our label made us tens of millions
Work was my escape from postnatal depression
The recession was an opportunity, people turned to the internet for better value
How the businessman got his finances as fit as butcher’s dog
I never missed a deadline. I would finish work after the children had gone to bed
The serial entrepreneur has interests in retail and manufacturing
‘I aspire to become a modern version of Tiffany’
‘I have always just wanted to be the best shirt business in the world’
Using her inheritance to set up a smart card business proved a shrewd move
In a 2008 interview, the now president-elect revealed his ‘New York attitude’
A ruined olive farm set the actress and writer on a path to riches
Born risk-taker learns from mistakes and pays attention to detail in the horse trade
From a church hall to a company with 60 employees
Growing up on a farm prepared me for a life in food
What sets my style apart is my ability to connect with a wide audience, not just Asian clientele
From office junior to internationally bestselling author
To get the company under way, I had to keep my head down and go for it
Dragons’ Den star on making a fortune from brands
‘Writing was my saviour when I couldn’t sleep for worry’
Timely reminder of the value of quality
Cornish viticulturist whose vintage spreads far and wide
Founder of the Oliver Bonas 44-strong chain started with £3,000 savings and one shop
Hard work is a key ingredient for the patron of three top restaurants
