I was trouble - and always in trouble. Aged eight I still couldn't read. In fact, I was dyslexic and short-sighted. Despite sitting at the front of the class, I couldn't read the blackboard. Only after a couple of terms did anyone think to have my eyes tested. Even when I could see, the letters and numbers made no sense at all.

In business, as in life, all that matters is that you do something positive.

Whatever business you are in, every company can shoot for the start in their own way.

Giving back has to do with the way I was brought up and the fact that I've traveled widely and seen terrible situations in the world. To sleep well at night, those of us who are in a position to help must address these situations. I'd get far greater satisfaction out of, say, walking into a hospital I'd built in South Africa than I would by sitting on a beach. I'm fortunate enough to be in a position to make a difference, and I don't want to waste that. I suspect I was also lucky to have parents who drove me from a young age.

There are some nasty, nasty incidents taking place in the world, but [it's] much better than it used to be.

First and foremost, any business proposal I like must sound fun.

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.