John Bowen
John Bowen
John Bowen is a copywriter and public relations professional with interests covering business, entrepreneurship. communications and politics.
James Walker of Lightning Oak explains how governance, risk expertise and independent board advice can help founders make better decisions.

From audits to advice: the risk and governance expert helping founders find success

John Bowen
Oct 13 '26
Global Head of Audit. Non-Executive Director. Board Advisor. Trustee. The wealth of roles James Walker has undertaken as part of his career and long-standing volunteering commitments have given him a unique perspective on risk, auditing and business management challenges which transcend organisational size and sector
Chaim Grunfeld, co-founder of Prime Connect, has built a reputation for turning everyday frustrations into scalable businesses, from fast-fibre connectivity for commercial properties to SIM solutions for lifts.

From connectivity to innovation: meet the founder turning everyday frustrations into scalable businesses

John Bowen
Aug 3 '26
Chaim Grunfeld, co-founder of Prime Connect, has built a reputation for turning everyday frustrations into scalable businesses, from fast-fibre connectivity for commercial properties to SIM solutions for lifts
For any SME starting out in the world of business, the situation is simple: it’s sink or swim.

From corporate marketing powerhouse to champion of the SME underdogs  – meet Guy Hayward, Founder of Local Heroes

John Bowen
Dec 27 '24
For any SME starting out in the world of business, the situation is simple: it’s sink or swim
Studying cinema at University but now runs a multimillion-pound matched betting empire

Studying cinema at University but now runs a multimillion-pound matched betting empire

John Bowen
Aug 29 '24
Entrepreneur Sam Stoffel used matched betting to pay his way through university. Today, his matched betting platform, Outplayed.com, has achieved millions in sales since inception
Finding the culture cure with tech founder, Charlie Coode

Finding the culture cure with tech founder, Charlie Coode

John Bowen
Jul 2 '24
In 2022, Deloitte analytics revealed frightening discrepancies – of 24 to 41% – between employees’ self-reported physical, social and mental wellbeing, and business leaders’ evaluations of the same factors
Vernon Pethard

The property portal industry is highly competitive, but one CEO is carving out a niche!

John Bowen
May 13 '24
Vernon Pethard’s dedicated new homes portal newhomesforsale.co.uk, has amassed an impressive 1.2 million active users, thanks to a portfolio of properties from over 90% of the nation’s top housebuilders