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

Former England cricket captain puts his investments to the test

A ‘knight’ on the charge in the software industry