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Get inspired by the article series Business Owner of the Month, where entrepreneurs share their experiences and insights on running a business. To read more about each entrepreneur, click on the links below or in the menu to the left.

Take the Small Business Test to see how your business is doing! Click on the Small Business Test and download the pdf-file. Answer yes to the questions only if they’re entirely true of you and your business. The result: a snapshot of your business that helps you see if you need to strengthen or change parts of your business.

Business Owner of the Month - the Lotus Group
Have fun and make money!
Peter Stephens went from a career in journalism to working with PR/Marketing to opening up his own travel agency. 30 years later, The Lotus Group is one of the most successful private companies in the UK, having made the prestigious Sunday Times Top 250 list for 11 consecutive years. The group offers bespoke travel arrangements and employs over 500 people in four locations across the UK. Behind its immense success lies Peter’s motto: have fun and make money! Read the full interview with Peter here.

Business Owner of the Month - JdJ
Follow your passion, have a clear vision and be prepared to stick it out!
Building on his life-long interest for fine jewelry, John de Jong educated himself in gemology and jewelry making. His design sketches quickly caught the eyes of his friends, who soon turned into his first clients. In 1995, John created his first collection and officially launched his business, JdJ. Today, he is an established jeweler, well-known for his unique designs, his bespoke items and personal customer service. The company is present in Toronto and Lausanne, and is currently expanding through new sales channels. Read the full interview with John here.

Business Owner of the Month – Fertile Mindset
Creating a business around what you love is life-changing!
Sarah Holland went from being an understimulated employee to a driven entrepreneur. In her business, Fertile Mindset, she helps women all over the world go through the challenges of infertility, using Emotional Freedom Technique, EFT. Turning a true passion into a lucrative business has transformed Sarah’s life. Read the full interview with Sarah here.

Business Owner of the Month - Budva Juice Bar
Satisfied customers and personal freedom make it all worthwile!
In 2001, Saša and Louise Radonjić decided to leave their jobs in Canada and open up a juice and sandwich bar in Montenegro. Ten years later, they combine a successful business with a lifestyle that they love. Read the full article about Budva Juice Bar here. 

Business Owner of the Month - La Tentación
Seize the opportunity when you see it!
Having worked in the hotel and restaurant industry for many years in her native country Switzerland, Christina Arnold felt that it was time for a break. Together with a friend, she went on a year-long trip to the Americas. Passing through Mexico, she felt drawn to the country. She decided to stay and try to realize her life-long dream: to start her own business. Read the entire interview with Christina here.

Business Owner of the Month - Montereal D.o.o.
Believe in your idea and be willing to take a risk!
After several years of opening and running Central and Eastern European offices of Austrian and German companies, Elisabeth Mayer decided it was time to start her own business. And once she got going, she kept on going: a B2B Internet company was quickly followed by a Budapest real estate investment firm which soon incorporated forestry into its portfolio. Elisabeth worked hard, managing over 80 employees in her Internet business and high value property projects in the other one – all in a country which was still recovering from over 40 years of communism. Read the full interview with Elisabeth here.