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Adam Butwilowski spotted a gap in the market for a website for web, ecommerce and social media jobs. So how did he turn his idea into a business?

Actress and singer Daniele Coombe owns the Exeter franchise for Monkey Music, for pre-schoolers. She explains how and why she became a franchisee.

Strategy simply means having a plan of action to get your business to where you want it to be. The key is to focus on what you're trying to achieve.

Attracting investors is a difficult process. This is especially true for new businesses without trade history. But here are a few tips to help you.

Convincing people to finance your start-up isn't easy. James Oakes explains what potential investors look for - and what turns them off.