Jamie Murray Wells

Jamie Murray Wells founded GlassesDirect.co.uk, the largest online prescription glasses store, while still at university. The company ships a pair of glasses every few minutes round the clock, and estimates that it has saved the UK public in excess of £40 million on their glasses. His new venture aims to halve the cost of hearing aids via his groundbreaking online test and buy website HearingDirect.com.

Outside the office, Jamie comments and writes on enterprise and current affairs for national newspapers and broadcasters and is a volunteer for the Prince's Trust. In 2009 the Prime Minister recommended that The Queen recognise his work helping others, with The Queen's Award for Enterprise Promotion.

JAMIE'S FAVOURITE SITES

Real Business - a great resource for entrepreneurs and small businesses looking for a bit of inspiration or advice.

TechCrunch - It's important for me to know who's doing what and keep on top of significant movements in online business, and this website is a quick and easy way of keeping up-to-date and spotting the next tech talent

WIRED - a brilliant source of info on current trends in technology, the latest gadgets, cars, culture and science.

Conservative Home -  I like to know about any plans that the coalition have for businesses or the economy, and I like to engage with other economically liberal commentators on politics on this grassroots site, that I have written articles for

ASOS -  this company has turned the fashion industry on its head - they're a source of inspiration and demonstrate the importance of offering a diverse range of styles and top-quality customer service.

ShortList - I like the range of content, especially with its fashion pages. It's vital for me to know what's happening with the latest trends to ensure our business has the best collection.

Which? - In-depth and honest reviews; this website is the voice of the consumer, which is core to the running of our business.

Swindon Town Football - I try to get to the County Ground when I can to watch them play and for those times I can't attend, I follow their news online.

20 July 2010