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Success stories

From famous entrepreneurs to young entrepreneurs, successful entrepreneur stories and company growth stories can inspire and give valuable business insight to those who are just starting out.

Startups has spoken to female entrepreneurs and male entrepreneurs UK-wide to bring you the inspiring ‘how I started my business’ stories you see here. We have everything from famous British entrepreneurs profiles and Q & As with successful startups to ‘Just Started’ entrepreneur stories (take a look at how you could fill out your own successful entrepreneur story!) – so dig in…

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  • Female entrepreneurs’ stories
  • Young entrepreneurs’ stories
  • Just Started
  • Young Guns

The Officers’ Club: David Charlton

David Charlton exemplifies the entrepreneurs’ dictum: if at first you don’t succeed, try and try again…

Fat Face: Jules Leaver and Tim Slade

Jukes Leaver & Tim Slade started off selling t-shirts at ski resorts, now they're turning over £25m…

GreenThumb: Stephen Waring

Stephen Waring's first office was in the back of his Ford Sierra, but has since seen his business blossom…

P & J Smoothies: Harry Cragoe

Harry Cragoe reveals how to sample the taste of success…

Lush Cosmetics: Andrew Gerrie

Andrew Gerrie talks about Lush's rise to the top…

Bravissimo: Sarah Tremellen

Discover how the success of Bravissimo caught its founder, Sarah Tremellen, unprepared…

Who is Oli Barrett MBE?

Who is Oli Barrett MBE?

Host of the Startups Awards 2016, entrepreneur and MC Barrett has founded countless ventures and received recognition from the queen. Find out more...…

Who is Brent Hoberman?

Who is Brent Hoberman?

Co-founder of Lastminute.com, Made.com and Founders Forum – Here are six facts to tell you all you need to know about the entrepreneur and investor…

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