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

Steven Bartlett, host of Diary of a CEO, is the only Brit on Forbes' 2025 Highest-Earning Creators List. Discover how this university dropout built a £75 million empire. Share his incredible story!

Microsoft's planning thousands of layoffs targeting salespeople, hot on the heels of May's 6,000 cuts. As the tech giant bets big on AI, what's next for its workforce?

Regencell Bioscience Holding stock continues its blistering rally despite recording no profits from its traditional herbal medicines to treat ADHD since going public in 2021.

American Express is planning the largest investment to revamp its Amex platinum cards, which are expected to be rolled out in the latter half of 2025.

Reddit shares soared to over 8% on Tuesday after the company unveiled multiple AI tools to help marketers scale their businesses.

Sam Altman has signed a contract allowing the US Defense Department to access custom AI models for 'national security' purposes, amid tense negotiations between OpenAI and Microsoft.

Faye Iosotaluno made history as Tinder's first Asian American CEO and revitalized the app by introducing features such as 'relationship type' and 'relationship goals.' Earlier this year, she announced she is stepping down and handing the reins to Match's CEO.

US President Donald Trump made over $57 million from his cryptocurrency ventures, raking in millions from meme coin launches and licensing fees.

The major escalation in the Middle East dragged down futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average by 504 points, while S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures declined by 1.25% and 1.35%, respectively.

Shark Tank star and entrepreneur Kevin O'Leary believes spending habits is the root cause why most Americans are unable to save for the future.

Ark Invest, in collaboration with consulting firm Mach33, forecast that SpaceX could reach an enterprise value of $2.5 trillion by 2030 as it works to complete its Starlink constellation and ramps Optimus robots production for efficiencies.

The US DOJ is taking on Jerusalem Coffee House for allegedly refusing service to Jewish customers and naming a drink after a Hamas leader. Is this a stand against antisemitism or a free speech debate?

A falling cabinet at Costco's Santa Rosa store left Sadie Novotny with a traumatic brain injury, prompting a £11.2M lawsuit. Will this case force retail giants to rethink safety?

A recent period transaction report revealed that US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sold up to $550,000 worth of blue-chip stocks nine days before Trump's tariffs announcements, which led to a market crash.

Billionaire investor Steve Cohen invested over $100 million in two biopharma stocks, one of which has rallied over 90% in the past one month.

Cathie Wood recently said in a podcast that she would pick Tesla if she had only one choice to invest in a stock. She maintains her Tesla stock price target of $2,600 in five years.

Lauryn Bosstick, the founder of The Skinny Confidential, shared how she built her multi-million-pound brand. And it's not through the traditional business playbook.

While JPMorgan drags staff back to offices, Atom Bank's CEO bets on AI and a four-day week, calling rigid policies outdated. Is remote work the future of banking?

Jack Daniel's is losing ground as Americans turn to cannabis, weight-loss drugs, and Gen Z snubs liquor. Discover why whiskey sales are down and what's next for the iconic brand.

Cathie Wood aggressively sold shares of Adaptive Biotechnologies, Veracyte, and Archer Aviation on 31st May, according to a 6th June filing with the SEC.

GenZ and millennials are increasingly relying on social media spaces for financial advice. New trends show younger generations are convinced that luxury goods could offer a hedge against stock market volatility.

Over 145,000 UK women launched businesses in 2024, but most still face investor bias. Only 2% of equity funding goes to women-led startups, despite their strong performance. Support networks and dedicated funds are helping push for change.

Tesla shares were up 5.2% during premarket hours on Friday after Elon Musk said he is open to a 'cool off' period with Donald Trump following a public feud over a tax bill.

US President Donald Trump's tax cut bill could increase the federal deficit by trillions of dollars and strip 11 million Americans of health insurance coverage, primarily Medicaid, through 2034.

The Social Security administration updated that 91% of the eligible millions of Americans have received retroactive payments and/or monthly benefit hikes under the new Social Security Fairness Act.

Billionaire investor Mark Cuban recently exited ABC's Shark Tank business reality show. His $33 million investments since 2011 have grown to at least $250 million.

Nvidia's AI chip boom pushed its market cap to £2.76 trillion ($3.45 trillion), dethroning Microsoft. Was this tech titan always destined to rule, or is it riding a risky AI wave?

Michael Saylor's Strategy announced plans to raise $250 million via an IPO to purchase more bitcoin right after buying 705 tokens worth $75 million.

Leading content creator MrBeast recently said he plans to borrow money from his mother to help pay for his wedding with YouTuber Thea Booysen, despite having a net worth of over $1 billion.