When inspiration, dedication and motivation meet head on, great things happen. When they met in the head of Jonathan Yates, they created a maverick entrepreneur who would go on to win awards, praise and accolades for his skill at grasping the concept of successful business.

Jonathan founded Santeau in his back bedroom and sold the business 4 years later. Through dogged tenacity and unshakable self-belief, Jon has appeared in the national press and intentional radio on countless occasions, once having his top ten tips for business success compared to those of business mogul and chairman of TV show The Apprentice, Sir Alan Sugar.

In the Sunday Times, Businessman and Dragon’s Den stalwart Peter Jones praised Jonathan for his business instinct, saying “it won’t be long before he gets a loyal following.”

Jonathan is the Author of “All Time Essentials for Entrepreneurs” ISBN: 9781906465476 (Wiley/Capstone). All Time Essentials is a miscellany of essential facts, tips and advice that every entrepreneur needs to know to be successful. Written in the knowledge that entrepreneurs need to find valuable information quickly, this book harnesses the energy and inspiration of several books and provides the instant gratification that appeals to this market.

In an effort to get more people involved, Jonathan has written “FREESOURCING: how to start a business with no money” ISBN: 9781906465803 (Wiley/Capstone).

An accomplished athlete, Jonathan was keen to discover a way of keeping properly hydrated. In training for a gruelling marathon across the Sahara Desert, he was struck with the idea for WAHOO. Jonathan invented a product that when added to refilled water bottles would become an award-winning healthy alternative to fizzy, sugary soft drinks on the go sold through UK retailers and the Military.

Jonathan has motivated many entrepreneurs into action with his seminars and professional speaking appearances. Using proven techniques and expertise, he shows people how and when to make the necessary adjustments to achieve their goals, and how to capture and control inspiration, dedication and motivation.

• for televison contacts please visit findatvexpert.com
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Jonathan is 40 and lives in Harrogate, North Yorkshire with his wife Lisa and their three boys, Harry, Fred and Patrick.

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TESTIMONIALS

“it won’t be long before he gets a loyal following.” Peter Jones, Founder of Phones International

“Jonathan is living proof that whatever you put your mind to, you can achieve” Deirdre Bounds, Entrepreneur and Author

“The next big thing” The Daily Express

“Jonathan Yates has tremendous energy and drive.” Sahar Hashemi, Founder of Coffee Republic

“Jonathan is one of those rare individuals who has great business acumen as well as entrepreneurial insight. His passion to succeed is infectious.” Mike Clare, Founder of Dream Beds Plc

“The bottom line is: can he make a successful business… You know what? of course he can.” The Sunday Times

“Jonathan Yates has written a brilliant book that is truly inspirational. If you are looking for the way to turn ideas, plans or hopes into reality, then buy this book and read a few tips a day. Love it!” Anne Watson, Author of The Definitive Job Book

“Jon is quite simply the most motivated, single minded and self believing entrepreneur I have ever met.” Greg Smallwood serial Investor

“Jonathan is a truly compelling and inspirational speaker, who candidly and vividly shares with the audience his ongoing journey as an entrepreneur, with its highs and lows.  His passion and generosity in sharing the lessons learnt are irresistibly stimulating and created a real buzz amongst the students, which stayed long after he had left.” Shahid Rasul, Head of Entrepreneurial Learning, University of Bradford

“Jonathan is a determined, resourceful and talented entrepreneur. He’s always brimming with ideas and his recent book’s a gem for anyone starting or running their own business.” Alex Bellinger, Founder & Editor of SmallBizPod, BizPod Media Ltd

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