I dropped out of university and built five beauty businesses. Here's how I did it
Marcia Kilgore, founder of Beauty Pie, shares her top tips on how to create a successful business.
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
Notable Quotes
"If you can't answer 'so what?' in one sentence, your idea isn't good enough yet."
— Marcia Kilgore , Celebrity
"You might think something is really great, but you're living in your own bubble."
— Marcia Kilgore , Celebrity
"If you do a really great job, people will recommend you."
— Marcia Kilgore , Celebrity
All Coverage
Marcia Kilgore, founder of Beauty Pie, shares her top tips on how to create a successful business.
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
I quit my £80,000 job to make ice cream - here's how
The co-founder of Little Moons shares her advice for anyone thinking about starting a business of their own.
August 19, 2026 at 11:08 PMLittle Moons co-founder: Your product doesn't have to be perfect to launch
Vivien Wong shares her top tips, job highs and lows, and what a perfect Sunday looks like.
August 20, 2026 at 05:17 AMEstee Lauder bets on fragrances and skincare to deliver strong annual profit - Reuters
Estee Lauder bets on fragrances and skincare to deliver strong annual profit Reuters
August 19, 2026 at 02:56 PMIndia's Gen Z are driving up a mega boom in its beauty market
E-commerce, rising income levels and the world's largest youth population are fuelling India's beauty boom.
August 19, 2026 at 11:31 PMThe Polygamist's creator says women see themselves reflected in her Netflix hit
Zimbabwean novelist Sue Nyathi self-funded her debut novel and now asks who can afford to write at all.
August 14, 2026 at 11:17 PMBakery buys comedian's former sites after closure
Bakery business Janes Pantry confirms its plans to reopen at least 20 of the Coughlans shops.
August 12, 2026 at 12:46 PM