Throughout my career, some of my best hires have been people who have bypassed the traditional route of university and learned their skills through apprenticeship schemes or alternative education courses. — Peter Jones Copy Share Image
Knowledge-based apprenticeships kickstart careers. Just look at British fashion designer Karen Millen, for example, who learned her craft through an apprenticeship scheme. — Peter Jones Copy Share Image
I remember my first memory is sitting in my dad's chair in a small office and I used to imagine that I was picking… — Peter Jones Copy Share
I passionately believe that you should start a company that you really believe in. Don't start something that you have no interest in, start… — Peter Jones Copy Share
One of the biggest reasons entrepreneurs don't succeed is because they have too many chiefs. You've got to bring in the right people to… — Peter Jones Copy Share
I have seen celebrities whose friends change as they become more successful, but my friends haven't changed over 30 years. I've still got some… — Peter Jones Copy Share
When I was 12 I worked with someone - it was actually an English teacher at my school, John Woodward. He was the only… — Peter Jones Copy Share
American Inventor', a show I came up with launched in 2006. It's all of America's greatest and wackiest inventions rolled into one with a… — Peter Jones Copy Share
It was tennis that got me started in business. When I was 16 and about to embark on my A-levels, I set up a… — Peter Jones Copy Share
I've played a massive and growing part in making business glamorous and even, yes, sexy. — Peter Jones Copy Share
Throughout my career, some of my best hires have been people who have bypassed the traditional route of university and learned their skills through… — Peter Jones Copy Share
Business is about making money but it is also about having fun, so get your character across. — Peter Jones Copy Share
So I went and got my first job at 28, trying to think what I am going to do, I've never worked for anybody,… — Peter Jones Copy Share
I think a lot of people are getting bored of audition-based shows, along the lines of 'Strictly Come Dancing' or 'The X-Factor'. I know… — Peter Jones Copy Share
