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Richard Osborne (businessman)

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Richard Osborne is a British entrepreneur who has collaborated with British government authorities on combatting illicit financial activities in London.[1][2] He is the founder of UK Business Forum.[3]

In 1999 Osborne established Netrotech Limited, a software company that eventually closed in 2011.[4] In 2002, he established Quick Formations, a venture that evolved into a formation agent.[5] He is also the founder of Business Data Group, which supports UK startups.[6]

In 2008, Osborne introduced eFiling, a platform for business startups.[7] He is a director of the Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce.[8]

References

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  1. ^ "Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Bill" (PDF). parliament.uk.
  2. ^ Prevett, Hannah (15 August 2023). "Entrepreneurs of tomorrow can find inspiration closer to home".
  3. ^ "SME Today talks with influential entrepreneur Richard Osborne". SME Today.
  4. ^ "NETROTECH LIMITED overview - Find and update company information - GOV.UK". Company status: Dissolved
  5. ^ "Entrepreneurs' mental health, business rates and trusted advisers: Issues on the minds of business owners at 10 Downing Street". Enterprise Nation.
  6. ^ "Secrets of Success: Richard Osborne, CEO and founder Business Data Group". Business Matters (magazine).
  7. ^ Hodgson, Camilla. "The government has a 'gaping black hole' in its money laundering defences". Business Insider. According to Richard Osborne, managing director of eFiling, an administrative service for company formation agents, around 40% of all companies set up annually are established via Companies House. Filings are "accepted in good faith," said Osborne, which is "making a mockery of the registry."
  8. ^ "New directors join Northamptonshire Chamber Board". Northamptonshire Chamber.