Harry Clough for The Apprentice S20 / BBC
Age: 27
From: Battersea, London
Occupation: Financial Sales Manager
What’s your business plan?
“My business is Makemyday, a free food and drinks subscription box. The customer will receive one box every month, for free. After signing up and answering a few questions, the customer will receive a free box each month with products chosen for them. It’s the opportunity for people to try new things and find their favourite food and drink products. It’s the ultimate marketing tool for a food or drink brand. They pay to be included and can target their key audience, while our members enjoy trying lots of different products completely for free, all they have to do is fill out a questionnaire afterwards. For a brand, it is the most targeted marketing tool they can find, for our members it is the best way to try new things.”
What makes you a unique candidate?
“I may sound posh, but I’ve got no dosh and that’s why I’m here to make it. What makes me unique? I’m the perfect mix of serious ambition and self-aware humour. I take my work seriously but I never take myself too seriously. I’ve learned that a bit of personality goes a long way in business. I’m creative, resilient, and not afraid to fail, in fact, I’ve probably failed more than most candidates. But every setback has taught me something new and made me sharper, tougher, and more determined to succeed.”
Why do you deserve Lord Sugar’s investment?
“I deserve Lord Sugar’s investment because I’m bold, creative, and not afraid to take risks. I’ve failed more times than I can count, but every knock has made me tougher, smarter, and more determined to win. I don’t just think outside the box, I flip it over and turn it into a business idea. I take my work seriously, but never myself, because personality sells as much as product. My hunger to make it on my own is exactly what drives me. I’m proof that you can be funny, fearless, and ambitious all at once and that’s exactly the kind of partner Lord Sugar needs.”
The Apprentice returns Thursday at 9pm on BBC One and iPlayer.
