Don't hesitate to seek external help or advice where need be. Sometimes, it takes an external, emotionally unattached individual to detect your business flaws and render unbiased advice.

However small a company, its founders should try to expand people's opportunities and choices.

Being dyslexic can actually help in the outside world. I see some things clearer than other people do because I have to simplify things to help me and that has helped others.

I've had to create companies that I believe in 100%. These are companies I feel will make a genuine difference. Then I have to be willing to find the time myself to talk about them, promote them and market them. I don't want to spend my life doing something that I'm not proud of.

I also know, as an entrepreneur myself, you face new obstacles every day and you need to have the perseverance to see them through.

The most important thing for entrepreneurs is not to be put off by failure.

To launch a business means successfully solving problems. Solving problems means listening.