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Throughout history, entrepreneurs have stepped up in times of crisis. Over the coming weeks and months, we'll be talking (remotely) to inventors, creators and organisers who are responding to the unprecedented challenge of Covid-19 in the only way they know how – by achieving seemingly impossible goals to help nation and world in their hour of need.
“Plan for a new world. Don’t dwell on the negatives.”
MIKE CLARE , FOUNDER, DREAMS

Sixty-five-year-old Mike Clare brims with boyish enthusiasm, even over Zoom. As he chats, it’s not hard to imagine him turning a £20,000 investment into £222m Dreams Beds, which is precisely what he did. And his energy is such that it makes you believe you could do something similar – even during a pandemic…

“How I created and lost the Spice Girls, and what it taught me as an entrepreneur”
CHRIS HERBERT , CEO & FOUNDER OF TEN10 MANAGEMENT, AND NED AT AUDOO

CLIC talks exclusively to Chris Herbert, creator of the Spice Girls, Five and Big Reunion tours…
Against all odds: The man who built a hotel empire from nothing but a dream and an iron will…
Surinder Arora - Founder & Owner , Arora Hotels

In the pantheon of British entrepreneurs to have navigated enormous, spirit-crushing roadblocks to turn their dreams into reality, one pushing for kingpin status is 58-year-old Surinder Arora – founder, owner and chairman of Arora Hotels. We spoke to him about his fascinating journey…
Why you need a not-to-do list
NICK WHEELER OBE , FOUNDER & CHAIRMAN, CHARLES TYRWHITT

When Nicholas Charles Tyrwhitt Wheeler talks business, you listen. The founder of Charles Tyrwhitt Shirts has built a company that turns over £220m. He owns 95% of it. When we met Nick, we walked away with seven golden nuggets that we’d like to share with you…
“Aged 15, I robbed petrol stations. Now, I’m a Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneur.”
Jay Richards - Founder & CEO , DivInc

Jay Richards’ life nearly ended in unmitigated disaster, but his passion for business saved him. Today, his ingenious start-up bridges the growing gap between brands and Generation-Z.
6 ways to create a killer brand
Juliet Barratt , Co-founder, Grenade

Why do some brands fly? What is it exactly that makes the ‘feel’ of a product or service so instantly enticing that it attracts customers like a magnet? To find out we spoke to one of the most successful UK brands of the past 10 years…
Jacqueline Gold’s four tips for women in business
Jacqueline Gold CBE - CEO , Ann Summers

Jacqueline Gold CBE, CEO of Ann Summers, gives her 4 top tips for women in business exclusively to the BDLN…
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The formula for perfect business development
Steve Varley - Chairman UK&I , EY

EY UK boss Steve Varley shares his philosophy on business development and explains what attributes impress him the most…
Melissa Hemsley on why eating right can change everything (and it doesn’t mean you have to eat seven avocados a day…)
Melissa Hemsley - Celebrity Chef

While most of us now recognise that healthy eating, work-life balance and exercise make sense, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and intimidated about knowing where to start. So we, at the BDLN caught up with celebrity chef Melissa Hemsley who convinced us that you can improve health, productivity, relationships and outlook just by making a few simple changes…
Dragons’ Den’s Jenny Campbell: “If people lack self-belief, energy and attitude, you won’t believe in them.”
Jenny Campbell - Entrepreneur & Investor , Dragons' Den

CLIC meets Jenny Campbell to hear all about her incredible journey from banker to entrepreneur to dragon…
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