An entrepreneur who became a mother at 16 and has overcome major financial and domestic hurdles is now head of a multi-million pound company. Hampshire’s Charisse Smith launched CMe Media in 2014 and is poised to celebrate its 10th anniversary.
Paralysed former soldier puts workshy to shame
A Special Forces soldier who was shot through the neck and is paralysed from the head down has astonished the medical profession by building himself a fast-growing brand – called Bravery. Toby Guttridge, now 38, was never supposed to live, let alone turn himself into an entrepreneur.
Business boost for unemployed
A major new project aimed at boosting business opportunities for people not in work has been launched.
Our nation of innovation
We’re a nation of entrepreneurs, of can-do attitudes. Ron Wain, the managing director of Deep South Media, which works for 50 companies and organisations across many sectors, from engineering to professional services, praises your animal spirits.
Next generation of entrepreneurs
Dorset entrepreneur Jimmy Cregan is challenging Bournemouth school students to start their own business with a £10 loan.