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Clare Methven and Lucy Hogarth talk to us about how they stay true to their core values and what defines their way of doing business as…
Amy Ingham is a reporter at Business Matters, covering UK business news with a focus on breaking news, business policy, late payments and insolvency. She joined the magazine in 2026 after completing the NCTJ Diploma in Journalism at Harlow College's journalism school. Her recent reporting includes British Steel's nationalisation and its impact on SME suppliers, the decline in late payments by large firms, and Insolvency Service director disqualifications. Reach her at aingham@cbmeg.co.uk.

Clare Methven and Lucy Hogarth talk to us about how they stay true to their core values and what defines their way of doing business as…

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Matt and Donna Ball from Second Glance Cosmetics tell us what advice they would give to someone looking at starting out in business.

Daniel Pender, the foundering and current Chief Executive at, insurance distributor Reviti tells us if there is anything he would have done differently?

Jamie Durham, founder and managing director of Leeds-based, Systemwork started the company in 2005 to provide IT support for SME's after working in the banking sector…

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Mark Holyoake is owner of Oakvest Holdings, a private investment fund specialising in private equity and real estate investments.

Jamal Hassim the Founder and chief executive of entertainment platform BOLT.Global tells us what defines his way of doing business

André Laperrière, the Executive Director of the Global Open Data for Agriculture and Nutrition, tells us who he admires in business.

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Jackie Fast, leading entrepreneur, and former The Apprentice contestant and founder of disruptive ice wine brand, REBEL Pi tells us what inspires her