Ebike entrepreneur Caroline Seton explains why start-ups should withstand external pressures to change course
My Business Leader Secret
Founders and chief executives reveal the advice that has helped them succeed
Tom Crowley explains his philosophy for running successful high street food businesses
The travel tour entrepreneur’s business is thriving after the pandemic because she listened to customers
Fashion entrepreneur Dessi Bell explains why customers are looking for something different when they shop on the high street
The home appliances inventor and entrepreneur explains what he’s learned from sponsoring Brentford FC
Hubert Viriot explains his approach to using technology in the hospitality industry
The advertising veteran believes that leaders need to listen to those around them to set the right course for the business
The Olympic cycling champion has brought lessons from his time in sport to his work in business
The auto industry entrepreneur believes smart pivots can be the start button to fire up business success
The hotel executive believes the hospitality industry needs to be proactive in hiring to reflect society
The legendary ad exec believes leaders should collaborate with the technology, rather than use it as a tool
Contestants from The Apprentice reveal the fundamental business lessons they learned from taking part in the TV show
The woman leading the Sizewell C nuclear plant project explains her approach to building a diverse workforce
The healthtech entrepreneur runs a 'Last Friday' club where other leaders can book a session and ask him for advice
The fintech entrepreneur explains a key hiring strategy that has helped him scale a global business
The entrepreneur and angel investor explains a common issue she encounters with start-up founders
The leader of the online fundraising platform says measuring your personal risk appetite is vital for success
The founder of the employee benefits platform says parenthood has improved her leadership style
The boss of the US tech unicorn says a key part of growing his business involves working hard to ensure that it doesn't lose customers.
The co-founder and CEO of the flower delivery specialist says mistakes with customers can be a chance to shine and even build advocacy
The fashion boss turned art gallery executive believes leaders should be open to having younger people coach and educate them
When Alla Ouvarova brough the concept of liquid egg white to the UK, she was surprised by who ended up buying the product
Timo Boldt says becoming a coach has helped him to better understand and support employees
The CEO of the mapping service says too many would-be entrepreneurs jump in blind without having done enough research
The founder and CEO of the Pip & Nut food brand explains how you can make your own luck in business
Tech entrepreneur Katherine Kostereva explains why you should bootstrap your business idea first, before you seek capital investment
Ikea's CEO explains a simple concept to help business leaders in times of change and uncertainty
Fashion entrepreneur Eshita Kabra-Davies explains why getting feedback from early users is important in building a successful business
Tech CEO Chet Kapoor explains an important lesson he has learned about recruitment and team building
Publisher Joanna Reynolds explains how a diagnosis of dyslexia in her 20s helped her to forge her own leadership style.
Josh Silverman explains how he orchestrated the marketing drive behind the Barbie film
Nicola Hodson discusses the importance of building a team of mentors in developing leadership skills
David Abrahamovitch, CEO of Grind, discusses the impact of a growing business on the founder
Joanna Carman, director of broadband provider Plusnet, explains how she learned to develop an authentic leadership style
Fraser Smeaton, co-founder and CEO of MorphCostumes, explains how a formative experience from his youth helped him succeed in business
The co-founder and co-CEO of Monday.com explains how an appreciation of failure has driven him to build a multi-billion-dollar company.
In this instalment of our video series, My Business Leader Secret, we talk to Julie Chen, CEO of Cheeky Panda, which she co-founded with her husband in 2016.
Richard Peake, managing director of Merchant Gourmet, on bringing excitement to 'begrudged' consumer products
Jordan Schwarzenberger, manager of YouTube sensations The Sidemen, discusses the pitfalls of being a young leader
Fawn Weaver, the woman behind the Uncle Nearest whiskey brand, shares her personal business advice
Paddy Fletcher, co-founder and co-CEO of The Port of Leith whisky brand, shares his personal business advice, explaining why he built a vertical distillery
AKQA CEO Ajaz Ahmed on diversity in tech and advertising and his sense of responsibility when it comes to representation at work
Bruce Bratley, founder and CEO of First Mile, shares his personal business advice, explaining how the company uses gamification to motivate customers
Stuart McLachlan, co-founder and CEO of Anthesis, shares his personal business advice
For entrepreneur Chantal Epp, a passion for the sport of cheerleading led to her business breakthrough
Indoor, inner city mini golf combined with a boozy night out sounded like a crazy idea, but a pop-up in east London gave it a chance with customers and investors
Will Beckett, co-founder and CEO of Hawksmoor restaurants, shares his personal business advice
Camilla Barnard, co-founder of Rude Health, which makes organic, dairy alternative drinks and breakfast cereals, shares her personal business advice
Andrew Dudum, co-founder and CEO of online health and wellness company Hims & Hers, shares his personal business advice
Julia Hartz, co-founder and CEO of the global events marketplace Eventbrite, shares her personal business advice
Tom Leathes, co-founder and CEO of car-selling platform Motorway, shares his personal business advice