‘I look up to Elon Musk’: Alex Michelin on becoming a London property magnate March 13, 2025 Responsible for the sale of over 2m square feet of real estate, Alex Michelin has forged a fruitful career in property. He tells City AM how.
Government told to improve education for young entrepreneurs March 5, 2025 A new report has exposed the education system’s failure to boost business knowledge among aspiring entrepreneurs. The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) and Simply Business have called on the Government to incorporate business education into the national curriculum, in a bid to unlock “a gold mine of enterprise potential”. The study revealed just a third [...]
Founder Favourites: Richard Farleigh on what playing chess, investing and starting a business have in common January 6, 2025 Richard Farleigh sits down with Jennifer Sieg and Emmanuel Nwosu, speaking on all things investments, start-ups, ambition and the future of business.
Exclusive: Cobra Beer founder Karan Bilimoria steps down as chairman November 27, 2024 Lord Bilimoria isn’t shy about discussing his proudest achievements – especially when it comes to the premium lager brand, Cobra Beer. Today, however, the 63-year-old entrepreneur is recalling those moments with a touch more nostalgia, as he reveals exclusively to City AM he’s officially stepped down from his role as the company’s chairman. He says [...]
Could the digitisation of social care pave the way for a better NHS? November 19, 2024 The system, as it stands, is struggling – and the debate over what should or can be done to fix it is still ongoing.
Square Mile and Me: Farmer J boss Jonathan Recanti on his career (and what salad he orders) November 14, 2024 In this week's Square Mile and Me, Farmer J founder Jonathan Recanti tells us about his career from City banker to Square Mile salad tycoon.
Entrepreneurs are the ‘real heroes’ and AI is already here, says Xero’s UK managing director November 12, 2024 Alexander Von Schirmeister is not just the UK managing director of Xero, a New Zealand-based online accounting software for small businesses, he is also one of the most well-travelled people one could meet. Alex – he said he prefers to be called – grew up culturally rich. The managing director was raised in Mexico by [...]
Fear of failure is holding British entrepreneurs back October 24, 2024 Too many aspiring UK entrepreneurs believe they are doomed to fail before even starting a business, a new report finds It takes great courage to start a business. Often, it means leaving a job with a guaranteed income, holiday allowances and welfare contributions. It is hardly unsurprising then that most people are afraid to make [...]
Three recessions, two children and a pandemic later – my fine jewellery brand still shines on October 14, 2024 Kiki McDonough chats through four decades of her award-winning fine jewellery business
How I positioned my start-up at the forefront of London’s business travel scene October 7, 2024 Entrepreneur Bobby Drewett of business travel app Ouno on his plans to shake up the industry