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Biggest businesses that went bust due to COVID-19
2021年4月1日 — Despite entering the first lockdown over a year ago, the effect of COVID-19 on all aspects of UK life is still being felt. One area that is certainly feeling its adverse effects is the economy. Gross domestic product (GDP) declined by 9.9% in 2020, giving you an idea of the damage endured. According to a...
Disrupting the disruptors: Lessons from 5 businesses that failed to ...
2023年11月24日 — In this instalment of our video series, My Business Leader Secret, we talk to David Abrahamovitch, founder and CEO of coffee brand Grind. The business began when Abrahamovitch took over the lease of his father’s phone shop in Shoreditch, London in 2011, following his father’s death from prostate cancer.
A conversation with billionaire Bassim Haidar about how he built …
2022年7月6日 — Bassim Haidar is a Lebanese national, Nigerian-born self-made billionaire. Starting his first business at just 20 years old, Haidar has gone on to establish Optasia, a large telecoms provider which operates in 19 countries and plays a major role in infrastructure in Africa and the Middle East. He now has a stake in a variety...
The rise and fall of the Yellow Pages - Business Leader
2024年2月22日 — The Yellow Pages used to make life easier for everyone. By sorting businesses alphabetically into categories, it streamlined finding products and services and changed how small businesses reached customers. But after being a permanent fixture in British households for more than 50 years, the final version of the print edition of Yellow Pages was delivered...
Striking a balance: Charitable CEO salaries under scrutiny
2023年9月1日 — CEO pay is a hotly debated topic. Especially within the charity sector. Surely it is reasonable for those working in the charitable sector to expect salaries akin to those in similar positions while simultaneously wanting to change the world for the better? How harmoniously can these two sentiments co-exist and is it time to reset...
Who are the UK’s top 32 commercial property leaders?
2021年8月24日 — For our latest Top 32 list, Business Leader has profiled the UK’s leading commercial property firms and their leaders. How have the top 32 been chosen? These individuals and their companies have been selected for this list by our readers and subscribers. This list is in no particular order. Rachel Bell Women in Property (WIP)...
Who are the most successful black entrepreneurs in the UK?
2021年10月26日 — As Black History Month is observed worldwide, we thought it was important to recognise the achievements of the UK’s most successful black entrepreneurs. We looked at some of the leading black UK entrepreneurs who have excelled in the business world. This list is in no particular order. Sharmadean Reid MBE British Jamaican entrepreneur Sharmadean Reid...
Who are the top 32 ESG pioneers in the UK? - Business Leader
2021年12月7日 — For our latest Top 32 list, we’ve profiled the UK’s leading ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) businesses and the senior figures that lead them. Following the fallout of COP26 and the business community’s shift to a more sustainable and socially-conscious future, these businesses have shone through as leading the way within their respective industries. How...
Who are the UK’s biggest exporters? - Business Leader
2022年7月21日 — In each edition of Business Leader magazine, we profile the top 32 companies in a specific sector or field. For our latest Top 32 list, we profiled the largest exporters of goods and services in the UK along with the leading companies that rely on exports for a …