Being an entrepreneur simply means being someone who wants to make a difference to other people's lives.

It is the satisfaction of doing it for yourself and motivating others to work with you in bringing it about. It is about the fun, innovation, creativity with the rewards being far greater than purely financial.

I believe a good leader brings out the best in people by listening to them, trusting in them, believing in them, respecting them and letting them have a go.

Whether you are launching a start-up or leading an established company, you should start establishing your social media presence if you haven’t already.

Take a chance - it's the best way to test yourself, have fund and push boundaries.

What matters is working with a few close friends, people you respect, knowing that if times did turn bad these people would hold together.

I felt uneasy about making the rapid decisions I have always made, and wondered whether every decision should be formally ratified and minuted at a board meeting.