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The people behind the headlines: Business Matters profiles the founders, executives and investors shaping UK business – how they built what they built, what they’re worth, and what they’re doing next.

Start with our most-read: Steven Bartlett’s ventures and valuation, and our running coverage of Getting to Know You profiles. For first-person conversations with founders, see our Interviews section.

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Profiled: Melanie Goldsmith, Founder, Smith and Sinclair

18 October 20183 September 2026 Profiles Amy Ingham 0 Comments

We spoke to the founder of the alcoholic cocktail gummy Smith and Sinclair. Mel doesn’t think being an adult has to be boring and for the last few years she’s been on a venture to add some excitement to growing up. 

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Getting to Know You: George Jerjian

18 October 20183 September 2026 Profiles Amy Ingham 0 Comments

As George Jerjian begins the promotion of his tenth book Spirit of Gratitude, he joins us at Business Matters to tell us what inspire him and why he would no nothing differently in his life. 

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Getting To Know You: Rupert Rixon, Founder & Managing Director, Perspective Pictures

10 October 20183 September 2026 Profiles Amy Ingham 0 Comments

Rupert Rixon, the 23 year-old founder of Perspective Pictures, has been creating businesses since the age of 12.

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Getting To Know You: Phil Neale, Founder & CEO, Snoozle

3 October 20183 September 2026 Profiles Amy Ingham 0 Comments

After reaching the final of Britain’s Got Talent with his family singing act ‘The Neales’, Phil left the world of music and showbiz to pursue his own business in creating a social alarm-clock app.

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Getting To Know You: Lee Summers, CEO Oakmore Builders

23 August 20183 September 2026 Profiles Amy Ingham 0 Comments

Lee founded Oakmore Builders in 2015 and has become a leading renovations and extensions specialist in South East London.

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Getting To Know You: Matt Jones, founder & director of Oxbridge Home Learning

23 August 20183 September 2026 Profiles Amy Ingham 0 Comments

Founder of Oxbridge Home Learning, online learning provider that gives people time, freedom & flexibility to engage in ultra-personalised education

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Getting to Know You: Ali Miles-Jenkins, Founder, The BoomBiz & the BoomBoss Manifesto

22 August 20183 September 2026 Profiles Amy Ingham 0 Comments

award winning business owner, trainer, coach, author of ‘New Manager Secrets’, a speaker and hypnotherapist. I’m now championing the cause of women over 50 who want that second bite of the cherry to set up and grow their very own expert businesses

Grant is CEO of Central Working, the UK's premier homegrown shared workspace provider transforming the way people work and companies grow.

Getting To Know You: Grant Powell, CEO of Central Working

16 August 20183 September 2026 Profiles Amy Ingham 0 Comments

Grant is CEO of Central Working, the UK’s premier homegrown shared workspace provider transforming the way people work and companies grow.

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Getting to know you: Emily Prentice, Edusites

14 August 20183 September 2026 Profiles Amy Ingham 0 Comments

We talk to Emily Prentice, one of the directors at Edusites, to find out how they are supporting top UK schools and teachers.

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Getting to Know You: Sukhi Dehal, Founder & Managing Partner, 383 Project

9 August 20183 September 2026 Profiles Amy Ingham 0 Comments

We spoke to Sukhi Dehal about what the inspiration was to form 383 Project and why you should always follow your gut 

Getting To Know You: Robert Grieg-Gran, Co-founder, Mindful Chef

Getting To Know You: Robert Grieg-Gran, Co-founder, Mindful Chef

16 July 20183 September 2026 Profiles Amy Ingham 0 Comments

Robert Grieg-Gran explained what the inspiration was for him, Giles Humphries and Myles Hopper to start the recipe box brand Mindful Chef.

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Getting To Know You: Emma Sayle, Founder & CEO Killing Kittens

10 July 20183 September 2026 Profiles Amy Ingham 0 Comments

We talk to Emma Sayle and find out what inspired her to start her female empowerment brand and what advice she would give to anyone wanting to follow in her footsteps

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Getting to Know You: Sara Eolin, MD & co-owners, Rocket Film

2 July 20183 September 2026 Profiles Amy Ingham 0 Comments

Sara Eolin, the managing director and co-owner, of Rocket Film says you need to travel to learn about business, oh and always eat cheese…

Getting To Know You: Chris Gilbert, CEO, Fox Marble Holdings

Getting To Know You: Chris Gilbert, CEO, Fox Marble Holdings

25 June 20183 September 2026 Profiles Amy Ingham 0 Comments

We speak to Chris Gilbert about how he changed tack from music to marble establishing the first marble supplier quoted on the London stock exchange.  

Getting To Know You: George Williams, CEO & Co-Founder, SmartPlant

Getting To Know You: George Williams, CEO & Co-Founder, SmartPlant

22 June 20183 September 2026 Profiles Amy Ingham 0 Comments

George Williams the co-founder of SmartPlant the app and plant care business about what inspired him to start the business and defines the company.

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