UKs leading entrepreneurs talk to Business Matters magazine

Maz Darvish has announced he has left his role as Chief Transformation Officer at Sweatband.com, the company he co-founded in 2000, and has launched an e-commerce focussed AI-Technology business named CognitionHub.com

Sweatband.com founder Maz Darvish exits to launch AI-technology company, CognitionHub

14 September 2023 Entrepreneurs, Get Funded Business Matters 0 Comments

Maz Darvish has announced that he has left his role as Chief Transformation Officer at Sweatband.com, the company he co-founded in 2000, and has launched an e-commerce focussed AI-Technology business named CognitionHub.com

Barbara Corcoran’s Triumph Over Dyslexia: A Powerful Business Success Story

5 September 2023 Entrepreneurs Business Matters 0 Comments

In the realm of successful entrepreneurs, one name that unmistakably stands out is Barbara Corcoran. This multi-millionaire real estate tycoon, renowned for her role in the hit TV show Shark Tank, recently revealed a less-known fact about her.

Well-known for his roles in Hollywood blockbusters, actor Ryan Reynolds has managed to extend his success from the film industry to the business world. His ventures and investments, particularly in the spirits industry, have demonstrated his entrepreneurial acumen.

Ryan Reynolds’ Business Prowess: From Hollywood to the Liquor Industry

29 August 2023 Entrepreneurs Business Matters 0 Comments

Well-known for his roles in Hollywood blockbusters, actor Ryan Reynolds has managed to extend his success from the film industry to the business world. His ventures and investments, particularly in the spirits industry, have demonstrated his entrepreneurial acumen.

Abound, a British technology-driven lending firm, has successfully raised £800 million in its latest funding round, with support from investors including Scottish billionaire Sir Tom Hunter.

Serial entrepreneur Sir Tom Hunter calls for 15% corporation tax rate

23 August 2023 Entrepreneurs Business Matters 0 Comments

Serial entrepreneur and philanthropist, Sir Tom Hunter, is calling for a corporation tax rate of 15 per cent for life sciences and medical technologies and software, big data and AI.

Getting To Know You: Jordan Fantaay, Founder, Pumpt

22 August 2023 Profiles Business Matters 0 Comments

Pumpt is an electric vehicle (EV) charging startup founded by Jordan Fantaay, a serial technology entrepreneur.

Ian Kinnery, founder of coaching firm Kinnery, tells Business Matters about the inspiration behind his business and how he uses his own business experiences, including dealing with mental health problems, to help entrepreneurs.

Getting to Know You: Ian Kinnery, founder of coaching firm Kinnery

18 July 2023 Profiles Business Matters 0 Comments

Ian Kinnery, founder of coaching firm Kinnery, tells Business Matters about the inspiration behind his business and how he uses his own business experiences, including dealing with mental health problems, to help entrepreneurs.

Johann van Zyl, CEO of Cornerstone Healthcare and one of health and social care's 'Power 50', shares his journey from mining exploration to the specialist care sector and discusses the inspiration, challenges, and strategies behind the company's exceptional growth.

Getting To Know You: Johann van Zyl, CEO, Cornerstone Healthcare

12 July 2023 Profiles Business Matters 0 Comments

Johann van Zyl, CEO of Cornerstone Healthcare and one of health and social care’s ‘Power 50’, shares his journey from mining exploration to the specialist care sector and discusses the inspiration, challenges, and strategies behind the company’s exceptional growth.

Sam Wood, a final year student studying Film Production at the University of Salford and entrepreneur, has launched Salford Media Works, an all-inclusive creative content agency expected to disrupt the media and marketing sector, thanks to the support of Launch@ Salford.

Meet the student entrepreneur revolutionising the creative content space

21 June 2023 Entrepreneurs, In Business Business Matters 0 Comments

Sam Wood, a final year student studying Film Production at the University of Salford and entrepreneur, has launched Salford Media Works, an all-inclusive creative content agency expected to disrupt the media and marketing sector, thanks to the support of Launch@ Salford.

Starling Bank chief Anne Boden to step down after announcing six-fold profits increase

25 May 2023 Entrepreneurs, News Business Matters 0 Comments

Anne Boden is stepping down as chief executive of Starling Bank, nine years after founding the company.

Jemma Simpson, 32 from Belfast, has won a prestigious national Prince’s Trust and TK Maxx and Homesense Award, after previously winning the Ulster Bank Enterprise Award in the country final.

Belfast young person Jemma Simpson meets His Majesty The King after winning national Princes Trust award

22 May 2023 Entrepreneurs Business Matters 0 Comments

Jemma Simpson, 32 from Belfast, has won a prestigious national Prince’s Trust and TK Maxx and Homesense Award, after previously winning the Ulster Bank Enterprise Award in the country final.