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Raj Dhonota

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...

Getting to Know Raj Dhonota

Business Matters digs deep to get to know what inspires and drives...

Huffington Post Biography

Read my biography on Huffington Post.

Elite Business Profile My Work

Elite business profile my work on helping traditional SMEs.

The Rise of the Millennial Entrepreneur

My insight in to a generation of entrepreneurs and how we differ...

AI In The Workplace: Why Robots Won’t Replace Humans

Good News! I wrote about how AI won’t be taking all of...

How will virtual reality transform workplace training?

My take on the potential of Virtual Reality to transform workplace training...

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...

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...

3 Reasons Your Startup Might Not Receive Investment

Too often entrepreneurs seeking investment focus on their pitch or their appearance....

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...

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...

BBC Journalist Johnny I’Anson Interview With Raj Dhonota

Johnny l'Anson on BBC Radio Leeds radio interview with Gareth Craven 'Hire...

Timing An International Expansion In A Post-Brexit Landscape

Looking To Expand Overseas In A Post-Brexit Landscape? My advice in the...

Former Apprentice contestant invests £50k in Leeds Trinity graduate startup business

Bdaily talks about my investment in Leeds Trinity graduate start-up business Hire...

Why That Investor Rejected You

Ever been rejected by an Investor? This may point to the reason...

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...

Six Things to ask your angel investor

My advice on what you need to ask any potential angel investor...

Cover Feature: My Journey to Date

Talk Business cover page interview about my journey to date and why...

How to make the most of social networking

Business Works publish my article on how to make the most of...

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 Budget 2014: What Small and Growing Businesses want to see

My hopes on what I would like to see emerge as a...

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...

Having Trouble Remaining Inspired?

Here are my 9 tips for finding inspiration when you need it...

How to manage risk

My advice on the various options available to manage risk in your...

How to Value Your Business

An interview on page 39 with Elite Magazine involving other experts on...

More Kent Messenger Coverage

KM Kentish Express (Ashford & District), Gravesend Messenger, KM Faversham News and...

Five minute money masterclass: how to value your business – Adam Pescod

Elite Business article and my advice on how to calculate the worth...

Knowing when to exit your business

An interview with RealBusiness covering the topic of when to know it’s...

Kent Messenger Discuss My Start Up Fund

My ex-local newspaper, the Kent Messenger, published an article regarding my start...

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...

Elite Business Magazine Exclusive

An exclusive interview with Elite Business Magazine. Great interview and very well...

Former Apprentice contestant launches £1 Million Start Up Fund

HR Review article on my initiative to kickstart two new businesses each...

StartUps.co.uk on My Start Up Fund

StartUps.co.uk also publish news about my Start Up Fund.

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...

How to find an angel investor

An article in Real Business on some of the ways you can...

Crowdsourced Guide To Business

Available at Amazon – a book I contributed to along with other...

How to impress an angel investor

So you have managed to secure an interview with an Angel Investor....

Over 30s: The Forgotten Generation of Entrepreneurs

My thoughts on schemes such as Virgin StartUp which target only the...

How to Nurture Young Entrepreneurial Talent

An article I wrote on how to nurture nurture raw entrepreneurial talent...

Improve your focus and stay in control

Publication of an article I wrote for people looking to manage an...

How to remain focused and in control

My original article on how to stay in control of a growing...

Improve Focus and Stay in Control

A publication by the Huffington Post of my advice on how to...

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...

Being a tech geek is cool, I should know, I am one

An article in The Guardian about my latest investment Jazzy Recyclers -...

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...

Are women the future of Tech Entrepreneurs?

An article that I contributed to on whether women are the future...

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.