Directorate change

The Core Business
                            ("Core" or the "Company")

                              Director Resignation

22 September 2009

The Core Business announces that Alastair Kennedy, Finance Director has resigned
with immediate effect.

Stirling Murray, Chief Executive said today; "On behalf of the Company I would
like to thank Alastair for his contribution and we wish him well in his future
activities."

The finance function for The Core Business will be handled by existing team
members.


ENDS


For further information, please contact:

The Core Business PLC                            www.thecorebusiness.co.uk
Stirling Murray, Chief Executive                 020 8559 8244

Blomfield Corporate Finance Ltd (Nomad)
Nick Harriss/Emily Morgan                        020 7489 4500

SVS Securities plc (Broker)
Ian Callaway                                     020 7638 5600


Notes to Editors

The Core Business was established in May 2004 by Stirling Murray to create,
develop, launch and distribute personal care and beauty brands. It also provides
consultancy and brand management services. The Company was listed on AIM in March
2006 under the ticker `CORE.'