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Luke is heading to Ibiza to launch his new villainous clothing label

This August, Poole-based clothing brand Infamous is set to Launch in Ibiza. At its helm is 34-year-old Luke Adams, an entrepreneur with a history of varied ventures. At... READ MORE »

Poole-based Lava Lamp inventors open new showroom with full range on offer

Mathmos, the inventor of the Lava Lamp, has opened its new showroom in Poole. The company has been based in Poole since it was founded 60 years ago by Edward... READ MORE »

Zoe celebrates decade of helping independent photographers gain visibility

Local PR consultant Zoe Hiljemark is celebrating the 10th anniversary of her business. For most of the past decade, Poole-based Zoe has been helping independent... READ MORE »

Olly turned his mental and physical health around, now he’s out to help others

After 12 years working in the adventure travel sector, Olly Leicester was feeling bored and depressed. “I didn’t really know where my path was going,” he explained... READ MORE »

“It’s like starting a new job everyday” – Rebecca loves the challenge of HR consultancy

“Someone said to me recently that it’s like starting a new job everyday and they’re not wrong.” Rebecca Gilbert, Founder of Headland HR, had worked in a number of... READ MORE »

On the road to success: Double appointment at family-owned coach holiday group

Two new managers are driving their careers forward following a pair of senior management appointments at Bournemouth-based Daish’s Holidays. Ronnie Gibson, already an... READ MORE »

Trainees from The CRUMBS Project head to the capital in recognition of obstacles overcome

Two trainees from The CRUMBS Project were invited to London to attend separate events in recognition of their efforts to overcome obstacles and develop their skills for... READ MORE »

Mehroz is out to make a name for himself in jewellery

When Mehroz Ashraf, Founder of Mehroz Designer Jewellery, came to the UK at 18, it was only supposed to be temporary. "I originally came for three years for education... READ MORE »

Wimborne students offered inspiring example of entrepreneurship

Students from St Michael’s Middle School in Wimborne have been offered an inspiring example of entrepreneurship. It started with a talk given to students by Samantha... READ MORE »

Daniel and Simon share how loans helped to build their small businesses as £200m fund launches

“It meant everything to know we had that money.” Daniel Morley and Simon Spryer speak for small business owners across Dorset, so many of whom rely on early-stage... READ MORE »