Entrepreneurs Network

Entrepreneurs Network

Dulcie Cowling, co-founder of Studio Yes, smiling.
I refused to be unethical. Then I had to let my staff go

For Dulcie Cowling, one decision had life-changing consequences for employees. How does moral integrity weigh against economic reality?


UK’s world-beating minimum wage poses problems for business

Britain’s minimum wage surpasses most nations at £12.21 an hour, equating to an annual salary of £25,396

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Offshore wind farm with multiple wind turbines in choppy water under a cloudy sky.
Arenko takes its green energy trading software overseas

Busy shopping street in Milsom Street, Bath, with people walking on sidewalks and a banner overhead reading "I Love Milsom St. Stay Safe | Support Local."
The US property developer who hopes to clean up in Bath

Offshore wind farm with multiple wind turbines in choppy water under a cloudy sky.
Arenko takes its green energy trading software overseas





Lucy Menghini, co-founder of Six Stories, smiles with her arms crossed while standing next to clothing racks in a store.
My own wedding was the inspiration for a £15m bridalwear firm


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Advice and insight



Charles Skinner, CEO of Restore PLC, smiling and sitting on a wooden cabinet with two framed pictures of warehouses behind him.
Why buying businesses is more lucrative than founding them

A seasoned entrepreneur reveals his strategy. Company valuations are down to three years’ earnings, presenting opportunities for savvy managers


Portrait of Anne Francke.
Ann FranckeWhy your HR director is more valuable than you think



Waggel co-founder and chief executive Andrew Lean with his two cats, Maximus Prime and Elsa.
Pet insurer puts cap on recruitment to make staff use AI better


Julie Chen, co-founder of Cheeky Panda, holding two boxes of bamboo tissues and wearing a panda hat.




Ben Francis, Lucy Macleod, and Jon Yeomans on stage at The Sunday Times Young Founder Award ceremony.
Hair Syrup’s Lucie Macleod is Sunday Times Young Founder of the Year


We started our Christmas decorations business to inspire our children


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Sara Davies sits on a red velvet banquette.
Sara Davies of Dragons’ Den: ‘People always underestimate me’

She was doing deals at 12, made millions in her twenties and was the youngest investor in the Dragons’ Den. Now Sara Davies has bought back the failing craft business she started as a student — and refuses to be held back by being northern and ‘nice’

The Times

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