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From trading sugar in Russia to upending the British high street with Moonpig and prowling Dragons’ Den, Nick Jenkins has had quite a career. He sat down with us to talk starting out, strategy and success…

Stuck for inspiration? Friends coming over? No time to shop? No problem. The cooking kings at Mob Kitchen have given us their best brunch recipes for a range of situations. Nab their ideas and you’ll steal the show.

As start-up distilleries have emerged to tinker with its age-old formula, the world of gin has well and truly exploded. To help you cut a swath through this new landscape, we asked Olivier Ward at Gin Foundry for the brands worth knowing about, how to serve them and why it’s worth trying something new.

Having grown tired of overly functional fabrics and boring designs, three young golfers have taken things into their own hands. Launched in August, Manors is already onto its second collection. For inspiration it’s gone all the way back to the vintage wardrobes of iconic golfing greats like Ben Hogan – and added a modern twist. The result is good-quality, ultra-wearable clothing that will look as good in the pub as it does in the clubhouse. SLMan speaks to co-founder Jojo Regan about changing the perceptions of golf.

Tommy Clarke is a rower turned fashion photographer turned aerial photographer. Whether it's planning a trip to Iceland or hanging out of helicopter over Martinique to get the perfect shot, no two days are ever the same.
SLMan caught Tommy in between flights to find out what its like to never know what is coming next and how he gets over his fear of heights.

According to a report from Royal Mail, it is predicted that the value of the subscription box market will reach £1 billion by 2022. In a crowded market, a good service will provide you with just what you want for a reasonable price on a regular basis without you having to remember to buy it. From regular razor blades and new pairs of socks to carefully curated bundles of pasta, here are a dozen of the best to know about…

Five years ago, Freddie Garland was selling flowers door to door. Today, Freddie’s Flowers has over 60,000 subscribers, makes over 22,000 weekly deliveries and is looking at expanding into Europe and the US. SLMan meets the man on a mission to make flowers more affordable…

Let’s face it, there’s nothing quite like an exquisitely cooked medium-rare steak, a delicious peppercorn sauce and a bold bottle of red to round it off... And who doesn’t want to achieve all this in the comfort of their own home? Well who better than John Edwards, new head chef at 34 Mayfair, to tells us how to buy, prep and cook it all ourselves, to perfection.

Ever hear colleagues and friends talking about investing and felt like it’s about time you got involved? Easier said than done? Well fret not - if you’re no financial expert there is still plenty of time to become one. You just have to take an interest. For some advice on the matter we spoke to Richard Morris at Killik & Co to find out more.

On his commute to work, Anthony Langly-Smith spotted a gap in the market. Read on to find out how he created a global brand that now leads the way in hi-vis sportswear.

You can’t put a price on a good pair of headphones. They allow us to catch up with podcasts on our commute, listen to motivational workout tracks at the gym or simply save us from awkward interactions with strangers. But which are the ones to choose? From the best in-ear buds, to the pair that’ll stay on during a run, here are our favourite headphones to try this year.

Even the best read amongst us would be forgiven for not having a great grip on the state of the property market right now. The 31st is looming, Bojo is a law unto himself and whatever happens there are going to be implications. But deal or no deal what are they likely to be? And what are you supposed to do if you don’t have a choice but to move sometime soon. Not to mention what a Corbyn government might do to the housing market.

So we tapped the experts at Savills, Knight Frank and Strutt & Parker for some up-to-the-minute answers.