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Yahoo Finance : My First Boss
Yahoo Finance talk to me about my previous inspirations and experiences.
Surviving Setbacks to achieve success
How I have survived setbacks to continue my journey to even greater success
Investment Portfolio Struggles
My response to the struggles of my investment portfolio and related businesses.
Talk Business Magazine
Turn to page 20 for an honest and insightful account of how I moved forward from bankruptcy.
Getting to Know Raj Dhonota
Business Matters digs deep to get to know what inspires and drives me.
The Rise of the Millennial Entrepreneur
My insight in to a generation of entrepreneurs and how we differ from our predecessors.
AI In The Workplace: Why Robots Won’t Replace Humans
Good News! I wrote about how AI won’t be taking all of our jobs just yet.
How will virtual reality transform workplace training?
My take on the potential of Virtual Reality to transform workplace training and beyond.
Is an angel investor the next step to growth for Coconut Chilli founder?
How to solve a problem like Navina? My tips for retaining control of your business after investment.
What not to do with your investment now you’ve got it
My three DON’Ts for using your investment.
Business Rates Rise: What Will the Upcoming Changes Mean for UK Start-ups?
I share my vision for how the business rates rise will affect the UK start-up landscape – and how to end up on top of the hill!
3 Reasons Your Startup Might Not Receive Investment
Too often entrepreneurs seeking investment focus on their pitch or their appearance. In this article, Raj delves into the problems at the heart of business ideas which stop them receiving investment.
Preparing to deliver an Oscar-worthy investment pitch
My investment pitch advice in Real Business for budding entrepreneurs.
One of my investments makes Leeds Business Review
Graduate’s Art Business, receives Apprentice style applause for ‘Hire an Artist’.
Where’s Wally: How to spot the investor perfect for you
Real Business feature the second article in a series I am writing for them regarding start-up investments.
How Brexit will affect UK app developers and consumers
My view on how Brexit will affect UK app developers and consumers.
Windygates pair launch unique student job app
Fife Today mentions my startup investment in UniJobApp.
Apprentice star backs student jobs ‘Tinder’ app
Evening Times covers the progress of my Startup investment UniJobApp.
Signs that you should start looking for investment
Implementing an Investment Plan into your Business.
Challenges Of Running A Business In Multiple Timezones
My take on managing business in multiple time zones in Huffington Post.
7 signs your start-up is ready to expand its team
Growth Business publish my seven signs that your start-up is ready to start adding numbers to your team.
BBC Journalist Johnny I’Anson Interview With Raj Dhonota
Johnny l’Anson on BBC Radio Leeds radio interview with Gareth Craven ‘Hire an Artist’ and Raj Dhonota.
Timing An International Expansion In A Post-Brexit Landscape
Looking To Expand Overseas In A Post-Brexit Landscape? My advice in the Huffington Post will give you an indication of what to think about.
Former Apprentice contestant invests £50k in Leeds Trinity graduate startup business
Bdaily talks about my investment in Leeds Trinity graduate start-up business Hire An Artist.
Why That Investor Rejected You
Ever been rejected by an Investor? This may point to the reason why.
New tyre price website to champion local fitters
My latest start-up investment is mentioned in The Yorkshire Post.
Student sets up website to get the young involved in EU debate
The Jewish Chronicle speaks about my investment in JustDebate.
Top tips on launching an app
My tips for launching a killer app in an interview with the BBC.
Six Things to ask your angel investor
My advice on what you need to ask any potential angel investor as published by Real Business.
Cover Feature: My Journey to Date
Talk Business cover page interview about my journey to date and why I’m helping start up through my start up fund.
How to make the most of social networking
Business Works publish my article on how to make the most of social networking for your business.
A Small Business guide to alternative funding
The Guardian writes about the various funding options available to small businesses…
Budget 2014: Live Panel
Follow my live reaction on the 2014 Budget as a member of the Accounting Web expert panel.
The Budget 2014: What Small and Growing Businesses want to see
My hopes on what I would like to see emerge as a result of George Osborne’s fifth budget.
What do angel investors look for in a new venture?
My reasoning on what makes investors interested in you and your business.
Internships are failing SMEs and Graduates
Huffington Post publish my article on why the Internship Scheme is failing both SMEs and Graduates.
Having Trouble Remaining Inspired?
Here are my 9 tips for finding inspiration when you need it most.
How to manage risk
My advice on the various options available to manage risk in your business.
How to Value Your Business
An interview on page 39 with Elite Magazine involving other experts on how to value your business.
More Kent Messenger Coverage
KM Kentish Express (Ashford & District), Gravesend Messenger, KM Faversham News and KM Dartford Messenger have all covered my start-up fund news.
Five minute money masterclass: how to value your business – Adam Pescod
Elite Business article and my advice on how to calculate the worth your business for an investment or exit.
Knowing when to exit your business
An interview with RealBusiness covering the topic of when to know it’s a good time to exit your business.
Kent Messenger Discuss My Start Up Fund
My ex-local newspaper, the Kent Messenger, published an article regarding my start up fund.
Ex Apprentice contestant Raj Dhonota from Dartford sets up £1m StartUp Fund for New Businesses
Kent Online article on how my entrepreneurial background and experience has directed me to pledge £1m to StartUps.
Elite Business Magazine Exclusive
An exclusive interview with Elite Business Magazine. Great interview and very well written feature.
Former Apprentice contestant launches £1 Million Start Up Fund
HR Review article on my initiative to kickstart two new businesses each week in 2014.
My Start Up Fund in GrowthBusiness.co.uk
GrowthBusiness.co.uk publish details of my New Year’s Resolution and Start Up Fund.
My £1,000,000 New Year’s Resolution
Find it if you can! My New Year’s resolution for 2014 to help launch 2 startups a week made it into Talk Business Magazine.
How to find an angel investor
An article in Real Business on some of the ways you can find an angel investor.
Crowdsourced Guide To Business
Available at Amazon – a book I contributed to along with other very successful and experienced entrepreneurs.
How to impress an angel investor
So you have managed to secure an interview with an Angel Investor. Here are some tips to ensure that interview concludes successfully.
Over 30s: The Forgotten Generation of Entrepreneurs
My thoughts on schemes such as Virgin StartUp which target only the younger generation of entrepreneurs at the expense of the undesirable over 30’s!
How to Nurture Young Entrepreneurial Talent
An article I wrote on how to nurture nurture raw entrepreneurial talent and help them begin their journey into self-employment.
Improve your focus and stay in control
Publication of an article I wrote for people looking to manage an ever growing and demanding set of tasks without losing focus on what’s important.
How to remain focused and in control
My original article on how to stay in control of a growing task list and what techniques you can use to prioritise what needs to be done.
Improve Focus and Stay in Control
A publication by the Huffington Post of my advice on how to stay in control of a growing task list and techniques that you can use to prioritise your task backlog.
14 Y/O Says “Geeks Are Cool” & Creates Innovative App To Prove It
A news article covering the decision I made to help fund and launch the AppsForGood Jazzy Recycler’s Reclycling App by Zea Tongeman and Jordan Stirbu.
Being a tech geek is cool, I should know, I am one
An article in The Guardian about my latest investment Jazzy Recyclers – founded by Zea Tongeman and Jordan Stribu.
Zea Tongeman on BBC World News talk about Little Miss Geek Tech Clubs
An interview on BBC News with Zea Tongeman talking about the mobile application we are building together.
Are women the future of Tech Entrepreneurs?
An article that I contributed to on whether women are the future tech entrepreneurs.
Are women the future of tech entrepreneurs?
A news article highlighting my experiences with women tech entrepreneurs.
The Apprentice and the fight to win ratings
A repeat of the article I wrote for The Independent.
The Apprentice: Cannon fodder in ratings war
An article written by me for the The Independent in 2009.
Where are The Apprentices now?
An article in the Daily Mirror catching up with previous Apprentices.
Life after The Apprentice: Sir Alan’s rejects hit back
An article regarding candidates that failed to win The Apprentice.