Please don’t get hung up on this question of whether you need to have experience in an industry before you launch your startup.

I've been lucky to have survived balloon trips, boating trips, you know, a lot of rather foolish things in my life, so I was definitely born under a lucky star.

Wine, like life, is meant to be enjoyed.

In times of recession there are massive opportunities and fortunes to be made, so for new up and coming entrepreneurs, this is the time to go and start a business.

Remain focused on fulfilling your business mission. Never allow adversity divert your attention and efforts.

Life is a series of ups and clowns. Make it worth your wild!

You must have the courage to trust your instincts and be ready to question what other people don't. If you do that, you can seize opportunities that others would miss. Believe in yourself, and use everything you can - including the obstacles - to propel you along the road to success. Who knows what you might achieve?