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A conversation with air up co-founder Lena Jüngst

Lena Jüngst is the co-founder, Chief Evangelist and inventor of air up, the world’s first drinking bottle that flavours water just by scent. After developing a prototype for air up® during her Bachelor Thesis, she launched the product to market in July 2019. Since then, Lena has featured within Forbes DACH 30 under 30, and...

James Cook

What are the biggest spin-off companies of all time?

At the beginning of the week, the US celebrated 246 years since it declared its independence from the UK. Since then, the US has grown to become the biggest economy in the world. We took a closer look at the biggest corporate spin-offs of all time. This list is in no particular order. eBay and...

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Bassim Haidar

A conversation with billionaire Bassim Haidar about how he built his fortune

Bassim Haidar is a Lebanese national, Nigerian-born self-made billionaire. Starting his first business at just 20 years old, Haidar has gone on to establish Optasia, a large telecoms provider which operates in 19 countries and plays a major role in infrastructure in Africa and the Middle East. He now has a stake in a variety...

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Convivia announced as new shirt sponsor of QPR Football Club

Property and tech investment firm, Convivia, has been announced as the new shirt sponsor of Queen’s Park Rangers (QPR) Football Club. As sole Principal Partner, Convivia has signed a three-year deal that will see its brand displayed on the front property of QPR’s home and away strips. Founded by lifelong QPR supporter, Roy Ledgister, Convivia...

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Grace Beverley attends the GRM Gala 2023 at Sky Garden on August 06, 2023 in London, England

Who are the top entrepreneurs aged 25 and under?

Although many entrepreneurs have gotten more successful the older they’ve gotten, for some entrepreneurs age has proved no barrier to success. We looked at the top entrepreneurs aged 25 and under. This list is in no particular order.  Luca Schnettler – CEO, Qumata After dropping out of Queen Mary University London in 2017, Schnettler founded...

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The top 25 UK companies for senior leadership revealed by Glassdoor

Strong senior leadership is one of the most important factors for employee satisfaction. But according to employees, which UK companies are getting management right? And what are the warning signs of a toxic leadership culture? Today Glassdoor, the platform for insights about jobs and companies, reveals the UK’s Top Companies for Senior Leadership. The 25...

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Two king pieces facing off on a chess board

What are the biggest-ever rivalries in business?

Although some healthy competition can be good for business, as companies do what they can to get ahead, sometimes they end up stepping on their rival’s toes. We took a closer look at the biggest-ever rivalries in business. This list is in no particular order. Tesco vs Sainsbury’s The battle between the UK’s two largest...

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New research finds Midlands remains the UK’s number one hotspot for early-stage start-ups

The Midlands remains the UK’s hotspot for early-stage startups, according to Clarity, a new data asset from business advisory firm Quantuma. In a new report on the Midlands economy, the firm also reveals that the region is driven by a thriving manufacturing sector, which also leads in terms of growth prospects compared to any other...

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Can you have a vote of no confidence in the workplace?

Last night, the UK’s Prime Minister, Boris Johnson managed to survive a vote of no confidence, although it was the worst verdict on a sitting prime minister by their own party in recent times. Under Conservative Party rules, a vote of no confidence is triggered if 15% of party members – currently 54 MPs out...

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What’s next for the UK ‘futurecorns’?

You might have already heard of some unicorn companies – privately-held companies with a value of at least $1bn – but what about the companies that are set to break the $1bn barrier next? Known as the ‘futurecorns’, Business Leader recently caught up with a couple of them to discuss their plans for achieving this...

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Padlock symbol for computer data protection system

Who are the top CEOs in cyber security?

Not only can a cyberattack be detrimental to your company’s reputation, but it can also be very expensive. We took a closer look at some of the best CEOs in cyber security. This list is in no particular order. Robert M. Lee, Dragos Lee is the CEO and founder of Dragos. Dragos is a cybersecurity...

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Could the UK ever go into another lockdown?

For over 2 months, Shanghai’s 25 million residents were forced to quarantine due to a COVID-19 spike. Food was being rationed and residents were only allowed to leave their homes for mandatory COVID tests. Small protests broke out in the city and civilians were even taking to China’s highly controlled internet to voice their discontent....

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‘Nobody had built technology that was bespoke to the flower industry’, says Bloom & Wild co-founder Aron-Gelbard

Founded in 2013 by Aron Gelbard and Ben Stanway, Bloom & Wild has seen its business significantly increase its year-on-year turnover. Currently, the company is on track to more than triple revenues over the last three years. This rapid expansion has made Bloom & Wild the European leader in online flower delivery. Last year, the...

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Why is the construction sector so male-dominated?

99% of the UK’s on-site construction workers are male. Of the women making up just 11% of the entire construction workforce, 87% are limited to desk, design and secretarial roles. These shocking statistics have remained a constant for decades. When women account for 47% of all employed people, how has this disparity been allowed to...

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Sex robots in 2022: What’s happened in the last four years?

In 2018, Business Leader investigated the fledgling world of sex robots. We discovered an industry very much in its infancy. Sex robots were a new and developing technology and the industry was just beginning to create a buzz on the international stage. We’ve now revisited the industry four years later to see how much it...

Josh Dornbrack

Ocushield Founder secures £1m after turning back on Dragons’ Den

A start-up founder has bravely turned down two of TV’s fiercest entrepreneurial ‘dragons’ to furrow his own path – and has now landed private investment worth 1000% more for an even smaller stake. Eye health innovator and qualified optometrist Dhruvin Patel created Ocushield while at university in 2015 to combat the effects of harmful blue...

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Steven Bartlett mentors 16-year old Jenk Oz after competition win

Jenk Oz, the 16-year-old Founder & CEO of social enterprise company Thred Media, was recently mentored by Dragons’ Den star Steven Bartlett after winning Vodafone’s latest edition of its Shout Out for Small Businesses competition. Launched last year, the Shout Out for Small Businesses competition celebrates entrepreneurs using digital skills and technology to drive their...

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New research ranks the UK 11th in the world for work-life balance

A recent study by Small Business Prices has revealed that the UK has been ranked 11th out of 37 countries for its work-life balance – with the Netherlands in the number one spot. Whilst some people may enjoy the constant hustle and bustle of the business, others may prefer a quieter life, with as little...

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Toyota to close all 14 of its Japanese factories due to suspected cyber attack

Toyota, the world’s best-selling carmaker, has closed all 14 of its factories in Japan due to a suspected cyber-attack on one of its major suppliers. The company, which has a production target of 8.5 million vehicles for this year, will reportedly be unable to produce more than 13,000 cars due to the disruption. Japanese factories...

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Labour turnover in 2021 highest in not-for-profit sector

According to an analysis of labour turnover between January 2021 and January 2022, by Cendex, part of XpertHR, the total labour turnover of all companies surveyed stood at 14.4%, whilst voluntary labour turnover was at 9.5%. Organisations in the not-for-profit sector saw much higher rates of staff moves with a total labour turnover of 18.1%,...

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Finalists for 2022 Go:Tech Awards announced

The finalists for the 2022 Go:Tech Awards have been revealed. With the Awards’ independent judging panel coming to the end of its process of narrowing down a record number of entries – the finalists for each of the 14 categories have been announced. The Awards’ close collaboration with the UK’s leading business incubators, universities and...

Josh Dornbrack

Jacqueline Gold

Jacqueline Gold CBE shares her incredible life journey with Business Leader

Not many business leaders can say they’ve had bullets sent to them through the post, been poisoned by their nanny and arrested on multiple occasions. Jacqueline Gold CBE is the executive chair of Ann Summers and has taken the business from humble beginnings to a global superstar of business, battling adversity and life-changing moments along...

Josh Dornbrack

Glassdoor reveals 25 best UK jobs for 2022 with stem and tech roles on top

With job hunting amongst UK employees expected to peak at nearly 30% by mid-February, Glassdoor, the online platform for insights about jobs and companies, has released the 25 Best Jobs in the UK for 2022. This follows their announcement of the Best Places to Work in 2022 last month. The list combines salaries and overall...

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Over a third of workers now skipping more lunch breaks

Over a third (36%) of UK workers are now skipping more breaks than last year, new survey data can reveal. The Digital Detox survey, conducted by Just Eat for Business, uncovers workers’ habits towards breaks and computer use, focusing on screen time. The study also includes expert comments on the mental impact of skipping breaks...

Josh Dornbrack