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Inspiring Story: Roger Hind

Being told off by his mother for forgetting to bring the washing in before it rained was the incentive for Roger Hind to develop the Rotamate two years ago.

Inspiring Story: Warren Bennett

Warren Bennett (left) and friend David Hathiramani, launched ASuitThatFits in June 2006. ASuitThatFits is the world’s first online tailor-made suit company, creating high quality, individually hand-tailored suits, with prices starting from £110.

Inspiring Story: Tony Higson

Tony Higson designed the Highson after becoming increasingly annoyed at how creased his clothes were getting while cycling to work.

Inspiring Story: Ndiho Sean Obedih

Ndiho was born in Rwanda and arrived in Britain in 2000 as a refugee. Now, as founder of Obedihs Enterprises, he has recently launched YnotPlast, Britain’s first multi-ethnic first aid products.

Inspiring Story: Caroline Moore and Phil Churm

Frustration with employers and the desire to fulfil their full potential led Philip Churm and Caroline Moore to form Securit GB Ltd, British manufacturers of simple, solid secure storage units.

Inspiring Story: Michael Braungart

Michael created the concept of “Cradle to Cradle” as a young chemist, and in 2002, with his American friend Bill McDonough, the bestseller Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things was published.

Inspiring Story: Chris Davies

Chris refused to allow his disability to come in the way of his ambitions to become an entrepreneur. From a background as a drag queen, he always had a love for over-the-top clothing. With his partner Fiona he runs Wicked Waists, which produces bespoke clothing for the fetish and alternative market.

Inspiring Story: Chris Bradshaw

With his company The Urban Revolution Group going from strength to strength, Chris is now launching a new venture in the challenging but exciting world of Chinese media.

Inspiring Story: Charlie Ding

Liverpool-based Charlie Ding has developed a unique security technology called SignHear, which he sells through his company Sign Assured

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