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Tag: John Stapleton

Why entrepreneurship is the making of a stronger generation

May 20, 2026

By John Stapleton

“Gen Z is soft.” This has become one of the most repeated criticisms of an entire generation. And I hear …

The appetite economy – an entrepreneurial opportunity?

April 14, 2026

By John Stapleton

We have entered the appetite economy. The rise of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro will have profound implications not …

New Covent Garden Soup’s John Stapleton on his academy for entrepreneurs

April 7, 2026

By Annie May Byrne-Noonan

The man who championed the idea for fresh, chilled soup in the UK and co-created an entirely new food category …

International Women’s Day is upon us again. But do we really need it?

March 4, 2026

By John Stapleton

International Women’s Day (IWD) is upon us again. But do we really need it? Lots of razzamatazz but nothing much …

How to prevent coronavirus from damaging your business

March 16, 2020

By John Stapleton

New Covent Garden Soup founder John Stapleton gives his ‘two-cents’ on how bosses should protect their businesses against coronavirus.

Small businesses have another chance to prepare for a post-deal Brexit

January 7, 2020

By John Stapleton

Preparing for a post-deal Brexit may sound like an uncertain prospect, but it’s smaller businesses that can be more agile in this regard.

What to avoid when seeking funding for your startup

November 6, 2019

By John Stapleton

Funding for start-up businesses is, in its own right, a booming business, primarily due to the explosion in the number of start-up businesses themselves.

Forget ‘Big Food’: Why the smaller players can be the biggest disruptors

September 9, 2019

By John Stapleton

Strong consumer insight is key to any brand’s success. In the food sector, it’s the smaller enterprises that can resonate better with audiences over the ‘Big Food’ sector if they know what to do.

John Stapleton talks fresh soup success and the win-lose rollercoaster that followed

July 10, 2019

By Annie May Noonan

John Stapleton brought an entirely new product to ‘the table’ when he launched the UK’s first fresh soup brand during the 1980s. He tells us what he’s learned about leadership and success since.

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