Apprentice hopeful Akshay Thakrar has been a director of 5 failed firms, it may be revealed.
Digital Advertising Company proprietor Thakrar, 28, first tried his hand at establishing a file label earlier than the agency folded in July 2013.
The London-based digital advertising guide then arrange a agency referred to as Vivid Data Ltd whereas he was a pupil.
Not an ideal monitor file: Apprentice hopeful Akshay Thakrar has been a director of 5 failed firms, it may be revealed
The agency was integrated in November 2011 however was dissolved by way of obligatory strike-off 19 months later with out submitting accounts. No purpose was given for the transfer however it’s normally initiated when administrators fail to file paperwork on time.
In April 2014, he was considered one of two administrators of an promoting company referred to as Silver Crescent Media Ltd, together with Pareet Shah.
It posted two units of accounts in 2015 which confirmed that money on the financial institution had dwindled demo £20,330 to simply £509 in simply over seven months.
The worth of the agency’s whole property additionally fell from £1,603 to £509 earlier than the corporate was voluntarily dissolved in March 2016.
Boss: Akshay (centre proper) took on PM duties on the boy’s group in the course of the first process final week however ended up on the dropping facet
Thakrar, who jokes his first phrase as a new child was ‘revenue’, arrange Aumetric Media Ltd, which described itself as being concerned in retail mail, order gross sales and promoting, in October 2014.
His appointment was terminated in January 2016 and the agency utilized to be struck off the official register of firms 4 months later. It filed accounts masking 2015 that confirmed it has £566 within the financial institution and internet liabilities of £2,154.
He and pal Shah additionally arrange Nativelabs Ltd in July 2015 which was voluntarily dissolved in September 2016. Thakrar stood down as a director in January 2016 and the agency posted accounts as a dormant firm in June 2016.
Its stability sheet masking the 11 months to 31 Might 2016 confirmed that it has property value £4, which was the amount of money in its checking account.
Jet-setter: Thakrar, who jokes his first phrase as a new child was ‘revenue’, Akshay speaks seven languages and is ready to join with everybody, due to this fact ‘can promote something to anybody.
Group: Digital Advertising Company proprietor Thakrar, 28, first tried his hand at establishing a file label earlier than the agency folded in July 2013 (pictured middle with co-stars Alex Quick and Navid Sole)
Huge desires: He’s presently director of an promoting agency referred to as AMT BD Worldwide Ltd was was integrated on 17 March final yr
In March 2017 he was appointed as a director of one other promoting company referred to as Roq Media Ltd however the agency utilized to be struck off the register in July 2017 with out submitting accounts.
He’s presently director of an promoting agency referred to as AMT BD Worldwide Ltd was was integrated on 17 March final yr.
A supply mentioned: ‘Akshay will probably be hoping Lord Sugar does not look too intently at his enterprise again catalogue.’
Describing himself as ‘placed on this earth to earn cash’ Akshay speaks seven languages and is ready to join with everybody, due to this fact ‘can promote something to anybody.’
A consultant for Akshay has been contacted by MailOnline for remark.
Akshay was the Venture Supervisor for the boy’s group in the course of the first process on the most recent collection of The Apprentice, which hit screens final week.
Comeback: The Apprentice returned with a splash on Thursday after the collection was rested for 2 years as a result of Covid pandemic
The primary episode of collection 16 kicked off with a problem on a cruise ship, with the candidates cut up into groups and tasked with designing an promoting marketing campaign for a vacation spot cruise.
But in the end it was the boys group have been unable to remain afloat, with their cruise emblem in comparison with a turd, whereas Harry Mahmood ended up changing into the primary candidate to be fired.
After being thrown within the deep finish in the course of the first process, the remaining candidates will face a bunch of equally daunting challenges forward as relationships are examined and aggressive drive is flared.
Stern: Again within the boardroom, Lord Sugar was left unimpressed with each groups on the finish of the cruise ship process
Hilarious: The boys’ emblem additionally did not go down properly, with one individual remarking it appeared like ‘projectile vomit’, whereas one other famous it resembled a ‘turd’
The duties embrace being launched into the world of youngsters’s oral care, an adventurous temporary to spice up Welsh tourism with zip strains and steam trains – and the event of an unique online game idea may also take issues up one other degree.
The budding entrepreneurs may also discover themselves within the highlight as they promote reside on TV, negotiate fishy waters in Cornwall and navigate a racing impressed company away day at Silverstone.
There will probably be no easing gently again into boardroom life this collection as Lord Sugar has made no secret that the stakes are increased than ever.
Every process will finish with the candidates being summoned in to combat their nook within the boardroom, with one last alternative to flee the firing line.
The Apprentice airs on Thursday at 9pm on BBC One, adopted by You are Fired on BBC Two. Watch reside and on-demand on BBC iPlayer.
THE APPRENTICE 2022: MEET THE MEN
AARON WILLIS, 38
Occupation: Flight Operations Teacher
Lives in: Chorley, Lancashire
Key data: Having served within the RAF for 12 years as Flight Operations Teacher, Aaron has got down to begin his personal safety enterprise.
He says: ‘My strongest level is that I can promote to anyone and I feel that is the explanation why my enterprise will probably be a hit, as a result of folks will purchase from me.’
AKSHAY THAKRAR, 28
Occupation: Proprietor, Digital Advertising Company
Lives in: London
Key data: Referring to himself as a person who believes sleeping is a ‘waste of time’ he additionally claims his first phrase as a new child was ‘revenue’.
He says: ‘My pals name me AK 47 as a result of I am a killer salesperson.’
CONOR GILSENAN, 28
Occupation: Gross sales Government and former Skilled Rugby Participant
Lives in: London
Key data: Laborious working and ‘hyper motivated by cash’, ex rugby participant Conor describes himself as a ‘company panther’ with a file for getting offers carried out and who will win this collection.
He says: ‘I will be the company panther within the boardroom, I will get it carried out, and I will be Lord Sugar’s good enterprise companion.’
NAVID SOLE, 27
Occupation: Pharmacist
Lives in: London
Key data: Certified pharmacist and Nicki Minaj superfan Navid aspires to create a profitable pharmacy enterprise with the assistance and experience of Lord Sugar.
He says: ‘Nothing intimidates me as a result of I simply really feel like I am a powerful character, robust individual, robust mindset.’
AKEEM BUNDU KAMARA, 29
Occupation: Technique Supervisor for a Monetary Agency
Lives in: London
Key data: Akeem considers himself a folks’s one who loves being round others, nevertheless as a ‘numbers man’, his analytical skill usually causes him to consider carefully about his each transfer, as he claims he’ll are available with a ‘calculated viewpoint.’
He says: ‘My rising up has made me who I’m, I will converse with everybody, but in addition in a position to present that monetary, enterprise facet to myself.’
ALEX SHORT, 27
Occupation: Proprietor, Business Cleansing Firm
Lives in: Hertford
Key data: With huge targets for his business cleansing enterprise, Alex is pushed, centered and is ‘not going to cease’ till he will get the place he desires to go.
He says: ‘I’d evaluate myself to a Ferrari, shiny on the skin however below the bonnet, there may be a number of hearth and I am coming for you.’
HARRY MAHMOOD, 35
Occupation: Regional Operations Supervisor
Lives in: West Midlands
Key data: Impressed by the kindness of his grandparents, Harry desires to assist and help folks.
He says: ‘All the things I’ve appeared into attaining, I’ve achieved I’ve actually carried out all the things I’ve put my thoughts to.’
NICK SHOWERING, 31
Occupation: Finance Supervisor
Lives in: London
Key data: After ‘working within the shadow of his household’s enterprise’, certified accountant Nick hopes to make a reputation for himself within the drinks trade along with his line of flavoured water.
He says: ‘In enterprise I am a little bit of a pressure to be reckoned with I do know what I am speaking about, I understand how issues work, and I am extraordinarily skilled So, I am a little bit of an animal within the boardroom’
THE APPRENTICE 2022: MEET THE WOMEN
AMY ANZEL, 48
Occupation: Proprietor, magnificence model
Lives: London
Key data: Beginning her magnificence enterprise somewhat later in life, Amy has now discovered what she actually loves doing after beforehand working in gross sales, showbiz and jingles.
She says: ‘I might be good once I must be, however once I sadly need to be a b***h, I’ll…’
BRITTANY CARTER, 25
Occupation: Resort entrance of home supervisor
Lives: Bristol
Key data: Brittany is trying to break free from her lodge function and launch the primary alcoholic protein drink, with Lord Sugar’s assist.
She says: ‘My motto for all times is ‘all the time look on the brilliant facet’
FRANCESCA KENNEDY-WALLBANK, 26
Occupation: Proprietor, sustainability firm
Lives: Surrey
Key data: The eco-conscious, arithmetic graduate is searching for funding in her subsequent enterprise, offering a product carbon footprint service for companies with a easy equation of her personal creation.
She says: ‘There’s two sorts of folks within the world- those that say they’re going to do issues and folks that truly do them and I am a doer’
HARPEET KAUR, 30
Occupation: Proprietor, dessert parlour
Lives: West Yorkshire
Key data: Describing herself as a born chief, fearless and humorous, Harpreet plans to ‘degree up’ her profitable, six-figure espresso and desserts enterprise to turn out to be a number one model within the UK.
She says: ‘I am undoubtedly not in enterprise to make pals. I am right here to earn cash, and I am positive Lord Sugar is not searching for a brand new mate.
KATHRYN LOUISE BURN, 29
Occupation: Proprietor, on-line pyjama retailer
Lives: Swindon
Key data: Kathryn has labored a variety of jobs from mortgage advisor to occasions supervisor. Describing herself as bold, sort, and sometimes ‘savage’, she says she’s there to win, to not make pals.
She says: ‘My desires in my head are completely large and I imagine I can obtain them.’
SOPHIE WILDING, 32
Occupation: Proprietor, boutique cocktail bar
Lives: Cheltenham
Key data: Describing herself as ‘magical and enchanting’ Sophie even has a witch college qualification. She beforehand labored in gross sales and has large renovation plans for her bar.
She says: ‘Failure is just not an possibility. Profitable is a part of my DNA.’
STEPHANIE AFFLECK, 28
Occupation: Proprietor, on-line kids’s retailer
Lives: Kent
Key data: Together with her East-London roots, the blonde is hoping to bond with Lord Sugar and match his no nonsense angle in direction of enterprise. She’s searching for funding to develop her designer retailer and be a part of the rising pre-loved trend trade.
She says: ‘I’ve bought grit, dedication and I am decided to achieve success.’
SHAMA AMIN, 41
Occupation: Proprietor, kids’s day nursery
Lives: Bradford
Key data: Shama already has a busy work life operating her kids’s day nursery in addition to juggling life with 5 kids at dwelling. She is able to show she has the ‘skillset that’s required to be among the finest, profitable businesswomen within the early years sector.’
She says: ‘Being a woman of color, carrying a headband as properly and the challenges that we face each day, I simply need to be a dwelling instance for the Asian girls on the market.’