ENTREPRENEURS

Viktoriia Prisna's innovative financial strategies and management techniques have revolutionised restaurant operations, boosting revenue and efficiency. Her methods are now applied globally, and she's writing a book on systematic management.

18-year-old entrepreneur Michael Haskell turned a $10 storage locker into a business grossing $135,000 (£100,000) in 2025. Discover his reselling strategies and storage auction success.

How Hannah and Max's shared financial responsibility and joint account strategy strengthened their marriage, helped them navigate job loss, and led to a successful new business venture.

Christina Livada and her late mother turned a cherished family blanket into ChappyWrap, a brand that has now sold more than 500,000 blankets.

Kiani Savoy and Sonja Smith built The Merch Studio from a spare room, going years without pay before filling orders as big as 94,000 tote bags.

Krista LeRay transformed her needlepoint hobby into the thriving Penny Linn shop. Her innovative inventory strategies led to $570,000 monthly growth and revolutionised the needlepoint market.

A $300 inflatable screen gift grew into a thriving Texas backyard cinema, earning $10,000 weekly. Discover the air-conditioned cinema and LED dance floor that make it stand out.

Most people think starting a food business requires three things: a commercial kitchen, big pocket funding, and a lease that quietly burns your bank account every month. But the Instagram page Pizza From Balcony flips that idea on its head.

A recent analysis shows that 40% of UK startups launched since 2021 have failed, highlighting significant challenges in the entrepreneurial landscape amid rising costs and economic pressures.

Jessica Miller-Merrell turned £200 into Workology, an HR platform earning £9.5M annually with digital resources, certifications, and insights for nearly a million HR pros monthly.

Poundland's February closure list marks the final stage of a 172-store cull. The discounter now pivots toward a 'simple pricing' model and £1 focus

Matt Haycox understands the appeal of fresh starts, but has also seen where it goes wrong. He said fresh starts aren't inherently bad. In many cases, they're necessary. The danger is when the idea of starting again becomes a substitute for resilience, accountability, or action.

In exclusive interviews with IBT UK, these ten successful businesses shared the best ways for entrepreneurs to build their companies in 2025.

Kayhan Kiani's journey from a seven-year-old refugee to the founder of a multi-million-pound tattoo business is redefining body art through innovation, luxury, and self-expression.

After losing his jet ski rental business, Angel Rodriguez took a bold risk by maxing out his credit to start a yacht rental company—now, his side hustle earns over £24,000 ($30,000) a month and is worth millions.

With his current net worth exceeding £550 million ($700 million) and nearing the billion-dollar mark, Kiziloz has shown that persistence isn't just a mindset; it's his entire way of life

From medicine to billions of dollars, Miriam Adelson's story has had a diverse impact. She leads in business, philanthropy, and media.

Entrepreneur Darren Campbell turned his success with The FBA Brand Builder into a £100,000 giveaway, giving back to the Northern Irish community.

Epoch Times named Elon Musk Innovation Newsmaker of 2024, acknowledging his leadership in SpaceX, Tesla, Neuralink, and renewable energy.

Brendan Rius and Anis Belkacem, founders of the popular Discord bot MEE6 built their business independently

A 20-year-old student leveraged AI-generated eBooks and strategic marketing to build a million-dollar business, offering insights into his journey and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.

With a simple idea, effective marketing, and strategic use of no-code tools, Steven built a $40K/month app, proving that anyone can achieve viral success.

Vivian Wilson, Elon Musk's transgender daughter, intends to leave the U.S. due to concerns about Donald Trump's policies following his election win.

Mark Cuban emphasised a comment from Donald Trump that made him say, "I don't want to be like that," highlighting their differing values.

Billionaires like Gates, Musk, and Buffett are avid readers. They credit books for shaping their perspectives, inspiring innovation, and driving success.

Mark Cuban recently poked fun at Elon Musk's growing family, joking about congratulating him on the birth of his 97th child.

Billionaire Mark Cuban wired the entire $40 million and completed the paperwork for the Gulfstream G5 entirely online after selling Broadcast.com to save time because he flew a lot for work.

Mark Cuban revealed how a receptionist embezzled $82,000 from his first company, MicroSolutions, a setback that nearly bankrupted the business and taught him critical lessons about handling employee theft.

Robert Herjavec shares lessons on confidence, timing, purpose, and maximising time from billionaire Mark Cuban, which is essential for success.