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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
Pet shop chain plans to open one shop a month
Former England cricket captain puts his investments to the test
A ‘knight’ on the charge in the software industry
