Charlie Mullins
Charlie Mullins launched Pimlico Plumbers in 1979 with just a bag of tools and a very old van bought at auction. It now has over 133 professional plumbers and a support team of around 35 staff, with a turnover of more than £15m.
Why I'll never float Pimlico Plumbers
Pimlico Plumbers founder Charlie Mullins tells Real Business why he has no interest in running a public limited company.
Published 2 days ago by Charlie Mullins.
Sir Philip, spending czar: can he pull it off?
Sir Philip Green has come in for a lot criticism since he agreed to take on the unenviable task of investigating the government's spending record.
Published 10 days ago by Charlie Mullins.
Beware the money-wasters and shameless scroungers
So, unemployment’s down by 49,000. That’s got to be good news, right?
Published 17 days ago by Charlie Mullins.
Firms struggle on while the bankers quaff champagne
I’m not a fan of bankers. I wouldn’t put them in charge of a broom. But last week, they were back flashing their pearly whites as they started to reap billions in profits once again.
Published 24 days ago by Charlie Mullins.
Fixed retirement: Court of Appeal judges are "bonkers"
Just when the government made the sound decision to let people work beyond 65, the Court of Appeal throws a serious spanner in the works.
Published 31 days ago by Charlie Mullins.
Cameron must consider a "Kids Fix Schools" scheme
I suggested last week that, with a bit of help from trained professionals, school pupils could learn important work skills by fixing up their own school buildings. But apparently, I'm an idiot.
Published 38 days ago by Charlie Mullins.
Don't let unemployment levels become the norm
A glass or two might have been raised in Job Centres across the country when the latest unemployment figures were announced last week.
Published 45 days ago by Charlie Mullins.
Students should abandon their degrees
Over the past ten years, we've been indoctrinated with the idea that unless you get a degree, you're nothing. It's ridiculous. It’s time to actively talk students out of their university classrooms.
Published 52 days ago by Charlie Mullins.
Charlie Mullins: "We need to flush out myths about formal education"
The key to recovery is the next generation of entrepreneurs and business leaders, not formal education.
Published 57 days ago by Charlie Mullins.
Charlie Mullins: Don't give up, entrepreneurs!
If you're feeling battered and bruised by the recession and exhausted by economic and political turmoil, take heart. Charlie Mullins has been there – and come out stronger for it.
Published 59 days ago by Charlie Mullins.
