Talk to the Phonebox Millionnaire
Stephen Fear runs more than 70 firms. Now he wants to talk to you The new British Library entrepreneur-in-residence is a fascinating character, discovers Charles Orton-Jones
In the Media
Are Courses and Seminars valuable?
Leon Fear comments in an article by Zoe Dare Hall for The Telegraph on 5th April 2013: Property shows, courses and seminars – worth it? The footballer Robbie Fowler, who owns at least 80 rental properties worth an estimated £28 million, has just launched his buy-to-let academy offering free workshops for…
Entrepreneurs Ideas – Going for Gold with Entrepreneur in Residence, Stephen Fear
Hear from the Centre’s hugely successful Entrepreneur in Residence, Stephen Fear and learn from his own entrepreneurial skills to grow your business.
Who should be “in” Theo Paphitis’ Dragons’ Den seat?
Rymans boss Theo Paphitis says he’s out of the BBC show, who do businesses want in his place? Striaght-talking retail magnate Theo Paphitis has done it. After nine years he has announced he’s leaving his seat empty on the Dragons’ Den show to spend more time with his businesses. Speculation…
A Dangerous Time
A Fragmented & Dangerous Era is Upon Us David Cameron’s EU speech resonated strongly with many voters who have been calling for a referendum on our membership for many years.
Inspiring Entrepreneurs Question Time at the British Library
Below is a blog which appeared on the British Library website in November 2012 following Stephen Fear forming part of a panel with Oral Kiely, Charlie Mullins and Sam Hargreaves. Please click here for the original article. Orla Kiely’s prints are well-known and loved around the world; you can…
Heropreneurs delivers vital work, says Head of the Armed Forces
Originally published by Heropreneurs on 15th November 2012 A military charity which helps former Service personnel get into business has been described by the Head of the UK Armed Forces as offering a vital and dependable service. Speaking at a meeting in London to celebrate Global Enterprise Week, General Sir…
Warm Welcome for ‘John Lewis’ Drive
Moves to encourage staff ownership win broad approval, say Hesham Zakai and Hugo Greenhalgh The government’s launch of measures intended to increase the number of businesses designed along the lines of John Lewis, the retailer owned by it’s staff, has been met with broad approval by small and medium sized…
Shift Your Property
Article written by Leon Fear for Property News magazine in October 2012: In a tough market what tactics help shift property? by Leon Fear When selling property, whether it is a private house or a commercial property, the main issue at the moment is people are worried about…
Stephen Fear is panel member at the London Design Festival 2012
Stephen Fear formed part of a panel at the London Design Festival 2012, discussing the importance of simplicity in the design and development of products and services. Other panel members included Merlin Crossingham, creative director of Wallace and Gromit at Aardman Animations and Charlie Allen, bespoke London tailor. You can read the…
Olympic Opportunity
On your marks for Rio 2016, businesses told As the Paralympic Games draw to a close this week-end, small and medium-sized enterprises are already sizing up the next Olympic opportunity: Rio 2016.
From Battlefield to Business
In July 2012, Stephen Fear was part of a panel of speakers for “Inspiring Entrepreneurs – From Battlefield to Business” Live Event at The British Library, London. The event focused on the achievements of a selection of inspiring Entrepreneurs who successfully started their own businesses following leaving the Armed Forces. For further details, please see…
Helping SMEs find finance
British Bankers Association (known as the BBA) Summer 2012 edition of their in-house magazine Balance talks SME success with Stephen Fear, the British Library’s Entrepreneur in Residence. Please click here to view the article in Balance Magazine
Easy Access to Business Finance Options
BBA news release: Buffy helps business beat a path to funds The Entrepreneur in Residence at the British Library, Stephen Fear, launched the new website www.businessfinanceforyou.co.uk [BUFFY] at an event for over 200 of Britain’s entrepreneurs. The website, developed by the British Bankers’ Association and Better Business Finance banks…