Three minutes with successful entrepreneurs

Paul Lindley

Paul Lindley has grown his children's food business, Ella's Kitchen, to £35 million turnover in three years. He talks about the challenges he faced when he was starting up and the qualities which he believes are essential for any business owner.

Three minutes with Claire Burnett

Start up business

Claire Burnett founded Chococo handmade chocolates in 2002. Her artisan chocs are sold in Selfridges, Harvey Nichols and across the UK and her first chocolate cookbook will be published this spring.

Three minutes with Simon Duffy

Start up business

Simon Duffy set out in 2007 to provide affordable skincare products for men. His Bulldog Natural Grooming range now has a Sainsbury's deal and produced a £1 million turnover in 2010.

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