Learn to look after your staff first and the rest will follow

Never to be frightened of taking risks and always follow your instincts!

I enjoy the company of other people. That's where I get most of my satisfaction from

It's never easy to set up any business, but it comes back to determination and drive and the love of what you do!

Fun is one of the most important - and underrated - ingredients in any successful venture. If you're not having fun, then it's probably time to call it quits and try something else.

With all my employees, I listen to them, trust in them, believe in them, respect them and let them have a go! I never believe I know better than they do and have been fortunate over the years to build up a very strong management team whom I can trust and take advice from.

Respect is how to treat everyone, not just those you want to impress.