When the news broke that Britain was going into lockdown, Mark Cribb admits his first reaction was to panic. His 12-bedroom boutique hotel, beachside cafe and restaurant in Bournemouth would have to close, slashing his income to almost nothing – potentially for many months – just as the crucial summer season approached. But with dozens … Read more
Homeware store boss Liz Lawson has furloughed half of her 65 staff ‘Fund will save firms’ Liz Lawson is the fourth generation to run 116-year-old Lawsons, which has four Devon homeware stores. It usually has an annual turnover of £2.8 million, but has had to close its Totnes and Plymouth shops to the public. Liz, 52, … Read more
Alan Sugar bitten by watchdog after teeth whitening advert ‘misled’ fans when he shared promotion for £150 kit without making clear he is the co-owner of the firm behind the product A social media post has come back on Lord Sugar with big repercussions Before Christmas 2019 he promoted a tooth-whitening kit to his online … Read more
Insurers are threatening to sue the very same companies taking them to court over unpaid business interruption claims. In recent weeks there has been a series of disagreements between firms forced to close due to coronavirus and the insurers refusing to pay out their business interruption claims. Policyholders are taking Hiscox to court in a class action … Read more
Natasha Courtenay-Smith pictured with her children Annelise (7) and Finn (11) initially created the online classes for them and her nephew. Since the coronavirus lockdown started, many have created free virtual lessons for children. Topics vary from science to phonics, PE to history – and now, there is one based on entrepreneurship. Serial entrepreneur, Natasha … Read more
Business leaders suffer record drop in confidence during Covid-19 pandemic and fear economic recovery will be slow By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:52 BST, 3 May 2020 | Updated: 21:52 BST, 3 May 2020 Business leaders have suffered a record drop in confidence during the pandemic and fear the economic recovery will … Read more
As David Beckham’s wife, Victoria, struggles to keep her fashion label going, his sister has been forced to admit defeat with her own business aimed at the rich and famous. I can reveal that Joanne Beckham has closed down her concierge service that was meant to plan the social lives of well-heeled Londoners. The £400-a-month … Read more
Today, people of all ages are able to make money in ways that simply weren’t possible just a few decades ago. The rise of social media and faster internet means you can start many types of business from the comfort of your sofa. Often, another income stream can be created without great tech nous or … Read more
Meghan King’s ex Jim Edmonds says the child support payments he gives her are ‘no one’s business’… after she claimed the amount barely pays for food By Heidi Parker For Dailymail.com Published: 18:52 BST, 30 April 2020 | Updated: 18:53 BST, 30 April 2020 Meghan King lashed out at her estranged husband Jim Edmonds earlier … Read more
From motorsport to building life-saving equipment fast in the Ventilator Challenge: Craig Wilson, of Williams Advanced Engineering, on the Meaning Business podcast By This Is Money Published: 13:22 BST, 29 April 2020 | Updated: 13:22 BST, 29 April 2020 Meaning Business is a new podcast series, where Simon Lambert speaks to people from the world … Read more