My lightbulb moment: Food entrepreneur Tessa Clarke reveals the inspiration behind her business

My lightbulb moment: Food entrepreneur Tessa Clarke reveals the inspiration behind her business Tessa Clarke, 44, who lives in Wiltshire, co-founded free app Olio in 2015 Olio tackles the problem of food waste and is used in 59 countries by 4m people Inspiration came from growing up on her parents’ dairy farm in Yorkshire She … Read more

My lightbulb moment: Wine bottle innovator reveals the inspiration behind her business

My lightbulb moment: Wine bottle innovator reveals the inspiration behind her business Lucy Hitchcock, 28, who lives in London, founded Partner in Wine in lockdown Inspiration came from having to drink warm wine in the park with friends  The business moved into a fulfilment centre at the start of January  By Liz Hoggard for the … Read more

My lightbulb moment: Fashion guru Jacynth Bassett reveals the inspiration behind her business

My lightbulb moment: Fashion guru Jacynth Bassett reveals the inspiration behind her business Jacynth Bassett founded The Bias Cut, the first age-inclusive online boutique Her inspiration came when her mother Marilyn was ignored when shopping  Jacynth was frustrated so she created a shop that celebrates women over 40 Her clothes are now worn by Prue … Read more

My lightbulb moment: Ethical jeweller Jessica Warch reveals the inspiration behind her business

My lightbulb moment: Ethical jeweller Jessica Warch reveals the inspiration behind her business Jessica Warch co-founded sustainable jewellery company Kimai in 2018  She set up the business with her friend Sidney Neuhaus, 27, who lives in London They now have 40 designs on their website and a range of engagement rings By Florence Scordoulis For The … Read more

My lightbulb moment: Soup entrepreneur Amanda Argent, reveals the inspiration behind her business

My lightbulb moment: Soup entrepreneur Amanda Argent, reveals the inspiration behind her business Amanda Argent, 56, who lives in London, co-founded Soupologie in 2012  Inspiration came from trying to get her vegan daughters to have their five-a-day  Range of soups are now stocked in Tesco, Waitrose, Ocado and Whole Foods  By Florence Scordoulis For The Daily … Read more

My lightbulb moment: Crisp innovator Nimisha Raja reveals the inspiration behind her business

My lightbulb moment: Crisp innovator Nimisha Raja reveals the inspiration behind her business Nimisha Raja, 57, founded Nim’s, the UK’s first range of natural air-dried crisps The fruit and veg dried crisps are now sold in Waitrose, M&S and Ocado  She wanted to create snacks that parents were happy to give their children By Liz Hoggard … Read more

My lightbulb moment: Herbal beauty pioneer reveals the inspiration behind her business

My lightbulb moment: Herbal beauty pioneer reveals the inspiration behind her business Rivka Rose, 74, who lives in Manchester, founded Faith In Nature, in 1974 Inspiration came from struggling to find a moisturiser in a health food store The sustainable beauty brand is now sold in more than 40 countries   By Liz Hoggard for the Daily Mail Published: … Read more

My lightbulb moment: Gin entrepreneur Tina Warner-Keogh 

My lightbulb moment: Gin entrepreneur Tina Warner-Keogh reveals the inspiration behind her drinks company Tina Warner-keogh, 37, who lives in Northamptonshire, co-founded Warner’s gin Inspiration came from wanting to use the land on her husband’s dad’s farm Warner’s gin has a turnover of £10 million and seasonal flavours   By Florence Scordoulis For The Daily Mail Published: 23:07 … Read more

My lightbulb moment: Furniture maker Jessica Stern reveals the inspiration behind her company

My lightbulb moment: Furniture maker Jessica Stern reveals the inspiration behind her company Jessica Stern, 29, who lives in London, co-founded Mustard Made in 2018 Inspiration came from her elder sister Becca collecting vintage metal lockers Sales have doubled from 2019 and the pair plan to launch in the U.S. next year  By Liz Hoggard … Read more