World’s Oldest Businesses

To become an entrepreneurial success you need to have a winning strategy and a lasting presence. Many of those launching a start-up don’t realise that the average company only survives for approximately 40-50 years, but there are some who have broken the mould. This interactive storymap from the Brighton School of Business & Management highlights some of the oldest surviving companies in the world that have been operating for up to 1,300 years.

About the author

Richard Madison is the marketing executive for the Brighton School of Business & Management – an online distance learning company specialising in UK accredited Management and Business qualifications. As part of his role Richard writes regularly about innovative practices in Leadership, Human Resources and Management.