Sir Alan Sugar – ‘The Apprentice'
Sir Alan Sugar started business from his bedroom in a Hackney council flat. Now Sir Alan, the boss of an £800 million business empire, is back on TV with another series testing the business and management skills of a fresh batch of British recruits. More.
'Dragons' Den'
Dragons' Den is currently being repeated on the BBC3 and Dave TV channels. Entrepreneurs pitch their ideas, hoping to secure finance from the 'dragons' by selling them a stake in their business.
HBV is often asked to send prospects into “The Den.” Thanks to the hard-nosed dragons, however, its not a trip for the faint hearted! More
The Times ‘On Line’ Entrepreneur Section
The Times newspaper’s regularly updated website is a great read for owner / managers of small and medium sized businesses. For the latest edition, click here
The Guardian 'Business' Page
Daily updated news, although mostly about big business rather than smaller enterprises. Click here.
'Money and Business' for young entrepreneurs
Follow Channel 4's programme targeting 14-19 year olds here.
'Risking it All'
Follow the Channel 4 series here.
'Make Me A Million'
A Channel 4 TV series featuring three multi - millionaire mentors. Three pairs of business virgins. Three chances to make big money. But who came out on top after only one year? Click here.
'The Big Idea'
Learn what happened when inventors and entrepreneurs competed to win £10,000. Read more here.
‘Life Begins Again'
A Channel 4 series broadcast in Spring 2007. Gaby Roslin meets people who have grabbed early retirement to focus on a new business venture. Watch the highlights on line here.
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