Entrepreneurs who make lots of money aren’t all brilliant intellectuals like scholars and scientists July 10, 2018 "I could see from first glance that he was a half-wit, but then half-wits sometimes have the genius to amass a fortune.” The quote is from Henry Miller’s Tropic of Cancer. Don’t you just love it? Astute as it is, Miller’s observation is nevertheless remarkably at odds with the current consensus, which seems to be: [...]
Make cool stuff, says Jason Kingsley, founder of video game company Rebellion July 9, 2018 VIDEO games get a bad rap. The industry is still plagued by unfair stereotypes about gamers (perpetuated by awful shows like The Big Bang Theory) and sensationalist headlines in newspapers – think of the furore over the currently popular multiplayer shooter Fortnite, with parents claiming that their children are “addicted” to the game. This knee-jerk [...]
Tom Davies talks eyewear, designing glasses for Clark Kent, and moving his factory from China to Brentford July 2, 2018 What do Ed Sheeran, Angelina Jolie, and Carrie Fisher, have in common? They’ve all worn spectacles created by luxury eyewear designer Tom Davies. The entrepreneur’s designs are highly sought after. Not only does he count celebrities among his clientele, but his glasses have appeared on the big screen. In 2014, he was asked to design [...]
For your eyes only: meet luxury eyewear designer Tom Davies July 2, 2018 WHAT do Ed Sheeran, Angelina Jolie, and Carrie Fisher, have in common? They’ve all worn spectacles created by luxury eyewear designer Tom Davies. The entrepreneur’s designs are highly sought after. Not only does he count celebrities among his clientele, but his glasses have appeared on the big screen. In 2014, he was asked to design [...]
City Moves for 26 June 2018 – who’s switching jobs at Shop Direct, Eversheds Sutherland and Blippar? June 26, 2018 Today's City Moves cover retail, legal eagles and tech. Take a look at these movers and shakers: Shop Direct Shop Direct, the UK’s second largest pureplay digital retailer, has appointed Emma Alexander as fashion director, heading up its branded and own brand clothing and footwear offerings. She will report to group product director and executive [...]
Wine over matter: TV wine expert Amelia Singer on working with Jamie Oliver and binge-drinking Brits June 25, 2018 “I wasn’t going to start with this statement, but hey why not – I’m all about cross-dressing when it comes to wine,” says Amelia Singer, with a glint in her eye. What she means is that wine is best served with life’s other great enhancers – like art, music, and food. That might sound obvious [...]
These have been named the 10 top chief executives in the UK by employees June 20, 2018 Sky Betting and Gaming's Richard Flint has been crowned the top chief executive in the UK in job site Glassdoor's employee choice awards. The list compiles the top bosses in the UK based on the input of staff providing anonymous feedback reviewing their chief executive's leadership, along with insight into their job and work environment [...]
City Moves for 15 June 2018 – who’s switching jobs at Grayling, Ashfords and Investcorp? June 15, 2018 Today's City Moves covers communications, legal eagles and alternative investments. Take a look at these movers and shakers: Grayling Grayling, the integrated global communications company, in partnership with Citigate Dewe Rogerson, Quiller and other companies in the Huntsworth PR Group, have recruited one of the world’s leading trade and competition lawyers, Shanker Singham, as a [...]
3 tips to reduce the cost of cybercrime June 13, 2018 Cybercrime costs UK businesses more than ever. New research from Accenture and the Ponemon Institute reveals the total cost of cybercrime in the country has risen from $7.21 million in 2016 to 8.74 million last year; an increase of 21 percent. While this upsurge is much lower than in other comparable economies—in Germany, for example, [...]