The Hub Awards 2008 -Entrepreneur of the Year

Entrepreneur of the Year: Joss Price, aged 27, Boutique Retreats.

Joss’ first dabble in the world of business started at the age of 10, when he sold flowers on his doorstep. And after ditching a high-flying career in London, he and his partner Philippa now run a successful luxury self-catering accommodation business, www.boutique-retreats.com.

Boutique Retreats aims for occupancy 52 weeks of the year and works closely with Cornish suppliers to keep the accommodation stocked up. The business has received attention from national media including online luxury accommodation bible mrandmrssmith.com.

Judges comments: “Joss has all the classic characteristics of an entrepreneur. He’s worked hard to understand the environment he works in, has grown in confidence and where he realised he didn’t have the skills he need in his business, he went out and got them.”

Website: www.boutique-retreats.com

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