Bill Gates encourages entrepreneurs to build new business ventures with poo
Jesus turned water into wine, but Bill Gates wants entrepreneurs to turn poo into water.
Tag: Entrepreneurs
Mobile market unrecognisable 30 years after first call
With 1 January 2015 marking 30 years since Michael Harrison made the world’s first mobile phone call, it’s fair to say that he and the 1980s’ world population would scarcely have believed how dependent we would become on the communication tool.
The great city debate: It’s a London thing
By Alex Cheatle
There’s an ongoing discussion about which city should take the mantel as the “world’s best” for setting up a business. For Alex Cheatle, CEO of the Ten Group, the decision is easy – it’s London. Here, he explains why the Big Smoke is hard to beat.
The oddball entrepreneurs who changed the world
By most people’s interpretation entrepreneurs tend to reside at the zanier end of the scale, but these business builders lead the way.
Peter Stringfellow: I don’t want to be the Hugh Hefner of Europe
Real Business speaks to legendary British entrepreneur and owner of adult nightclubs, Peter Stringfellow, discussing his extensive and diverse work experience, partying with The Beatles, thoughts on David Cameron and government red tape, and why he doesn’t want to be likened to Playboy’s Hugh Hefner.
Top 9 famous entrepreneurs who started young
By Jason Hesse
Is entrepreneurship nature or nurture These nine super-successful entrepreneurs, who all showed signs of business acumen from a young age, seem to have it in their blood.
Home-based businesses contribute 300bn to UK economy
The Government today said it would take steps to make it easier for home-based businesses to thrive.
5 refugee entrepreneurs who have thrived in Britain
Today is the start of Refugee Week, a celebration of the contribution of Britain’s refugees and a chance to raise awareness of their plight.
Why UK businesses are moving to Ireland
A favourable tax system, scaleable funding and an international environment are the bait many UK entrepreneurs are following. A driving force behind the business pilgrimage to Dublin is government agency Enterprise Ireland.
75% of students want to start a business
Entrepreneurship is increasingly appealing to young school leavers in the face of a difficult job market.