How to be an entrepreneur
To celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week, The Day interviewed five inspirational young entrepreneurs, including Britain’s youngest self-made millionaire, a tech rising star, and one of the youngest ever champions of The Apprentice. We uncover the secrets of their success, and how you can do it too.
Stories
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Meet Britain’s youngest self-made millionaire
What does it take to be an entrepreneur? Akshay Ruparelia was just 17 when he set up his online estate agency — it is now worth millions. He talks The...
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‘You can create something from nothing’
What does it take to be an entrepreneur? Rose Dyson founded Pura Cosmetics when she was just 15. Three years later her A-levels are done and business is booming. She...
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The young ad man who conquered the Dragons
What does it take to be an entrepreneur? Ed Hollands launched his truck advertising company after university, realising a childhood dream. Sales soared this year after victory...
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‘Go out into the world and make a difference’
What does it take to be an entrepreneur? On top of her studies, sixth-former Joana Baptista has already founded three companies. She talks to The...
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Cake, cash and life after The Apprentice
What does it take to be an entrepreneur? When Alana Spencer was crowned Lord Sugar’s apprentice, it was just a twist in a bigger tale. She tells The...
