Michael Marks
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Follow in the footsteps of Michael Marks as he went from running a penny bazaar, to founding an organization that has become a part of the British way of life. Marks and Spencers is one of the most successful department store chains in Britain. Through sheer determination to learn and earn, rather than accept charity, Michael seized opportunities that were presented to him and learned from experience. Known for being trustworthy, his integrity in business led him to achieve great success and there is much that we can learn from him.
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Jesse Boot
Having had little formal education, Jesse Boot created an empire based on action learning. The business that originally focussed on the acquisition and sale of herbs became his school and university. Within 12 years he opened 60 stores across 28 different towns in the UK. His strong business sense, innovation and ability to move with the times, made him extremely successful. Gain a personal insight into this amazing man, also renowned for his monetary donations to charity over his lifetime.
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