“To evolve my already successful business to the next level. To create an online platform where anyone can upload their designs onto gifts and earn passive income. Creating a community of creators and consumers. To empower people who struggle with or can’t work a 9-5 to earn an income on their own terms.”“To evolve my already successful business to the next level. To create an online platform where anyone can upload their designs onto gifts and earn passive income. Creating a community of creators and consumers. To empower people who struggle with or can’t work a 9-5 to earn an income on their own terms.”
“To evolve my already successful business to the next level. To create an online platform where anyone can upload their designs onto gifts and earn passive income. Creating a community of creators and consumers. To empower people who struggle with or can’t work a 9-5 to earn an income on their own terms.” | BBC/Naked/Ray Burmiston

The Apprentice 2025: what are the candidates’ business plans - what could Lord Sugar invest in

By Matthew Mohan-Hickson

Digitial Reporter

Published 30th Jan 2025, 10:41 BST

Could Lord Alan Sugar invest in bubble tea, padel tennis or even a tutoring company 👀

A fresh batch of candidates will be competing to win a £250,000 investment from Lord Alan Sugar. The 19th series of the long-running BBC show starts in just a matter of hours.

But what exactly could Lord Sugar be investing in? Prior to the start of the show, all of the candidates have detailed their business plans - ranging from bubble tea to padel tennis and tutoring.

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The candidates are listed in alphabetical order. Remind yourself of who will be Lord Sugar’s aides over the coming weeks.

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“My plan is to expand my pizza business by opening more dark kitchens in high-demand areas. This will allow me to grow the business strategically, introduce our innovative menu to more customers, and build towards establishing a nationally recognised brand.”

17. Anisa Khan

“My plan is to expand my pizza business by opening more dark kitchens in high-demand areas. This will allow me to grow the business strategically, introduce our innovative menu to more customers, and build towards establishing a nationally recognised brand.” | BBC/Naked/Ray Burmiston Photo: BBC/Naked/Ray Burmiston

“My business plan is to grow and expand my current business, it’s an air conditioning company that supplies and installs air conditioning units in homes or commercial properties.”

18. Dean Franklin

“My business plan is to grow and expand my current business, it’s an air conditioning company that supplies and installs air conditioning units in homes or commercial properties.” | BBC/Naked/Ray Burmiston Photo: BBC/Naked/Ray Burmiston

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