Secret Millionaire Carl Hopkins backs launch of enterprise programme to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs

Posted on 28th June, 2011 by admin in Enterprise

Secret Millionaire Carl Hopkins is backing the national launch of an enterprise education programme that teaches children as young as four the skills and concepts behind running a business.

‘Are You Ready?’ aims to prepare young people for the challenges and opportunities of life in the 21st Century by inspiring teachers to integrate enterprise skills and culture into the life and curriculum of schools and colleges.

Carl joins forces with Leeds entrepreneurs to launch new children’s party pack service

Posted on 28th June, 2011 by admin in Enterprise, General

Carl has joined forces with social entrepreneur Deirdre Bounds and marketing agency owner Chris Hudson to launch a new personalised children’s party packs service called ‘Parties Around the World’.

Leeds Businessman Carl Hopkins to appear on Channel 4’s ‘Four Rooms’

Posted on 20th June, 2011 by Stef Hopkins in News

Leeds businessman and former Channel 4 ‘Secret Millionaire’ Carl Hopkins is to make a return to the small screen but this time in a non-philanthropic or business related role.
Carl is due to take part in the new primetime Channel 4 show, ‘Four Rooms’ in a bid to sell his collection of 3,253 Marvel Comics.
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Effective business presentations – how to find a great professional speaker

Posted on 8th April, 2011 by admin in General

Top tips on finding the right professional speaker for your conference or event. What to consider and where to look.

Carl Hopkins invited to be expert judge for The Pitch 2011, the UK’s premier small business competition

Posted on 7th April, 2011 by Stef Hopkins in Comment & Judging

Former Channel 4 Secret Millionaire, Carl Hopkins will join serial and social entrepreneur Karen Darby on the panel of judges for The Pitch 2011, the UK’s premier small business competition.

Now in its fourth year, The Pitch offers entrepreneurs from around Britain the opportunity to pitch their business to the judges and a live audience for the chance to win £50,000 worth of business support and the title of Best New Business.

Keynote speakers announced for Leeds Jazz Conference

Posted on 6th April, 2011 by Peter in Keynote Speakers

The Leeds International Jazz Conference 2011 has secured two leading music figures as keynote speakers at the event. Jazz composer Mike Gibbs will be the conference’s main keynote speaker, along with academic speaker Tony Whyton.

A donation of a different type – Secret Millionaire makes unusual gift to Huddersfield University

Posted on 4th April, 2011 by Stef Hopkins in General

Carl Hopkins has donated a historic wooden printer’s type chest laden with lead type to the University of Huddersfield. Carl, a former Channel 4 Secret Millionaire and founder of Joblink Solutions, has given the lead type chest to the department of Art, Design & Architecture after a recent visit where he was invited to look around the facilities available to Art & Design students.

Liberal Democrats conference speakers oppose NHS reforms

Posted on 30th March, 2011 by Stacey in Conference Speakers, Keynote Speakers

Activists at the Liberal Democrats party spring conference in Sheffield have voted against proposed reforms to the NHS. Many of the conference speakers including long standing member Baroness Shirley Williams called for a rethink of the proposal that lets GPS commission services, with back bencher Andrew George arguing that the Liberal Democrats should not become [...]

Retail giants confirmed as marketing speakers

Posted on 23rd March, 2011 by Stacey in Conference Speakers

Marketing Week has confirmed a stellar line up for its forthcoming 1-2-1 E-commerce Summit. Among the confirmed marketing speakers is Nick White – head of commercial at Waitrose who will impart his wisdom and give tips and advice on the online grocery market. Other speakers from the retail world lined up to share their knowledge [...]

Telegraph & Argus Business Awards invites Carl Hopkins to be after dinner speaker

Posted on 15th March, 2011 by Stef Hopkins in Speaking Events

Carl Hopkins has been invited to speak about the challenges facing local businesses at the Bradford Means Business Awards 2011, organised by the Telegraph & Argus.