Well, I think that there's a very thin dividing line between success and failure. And I think if you start a business without financial backing, you're likely to go the wrong side of that dividing line.

Fun is at the core of the way I like to do business and it has been key to everything I've done from the outset.

Develop the business around the people; build it, don't buy it; and, then, be the best.

Communicate your passion clearly, concisely and with genuine conviction.

Believe in yourself and back yourself to come out on top. A fulfilling career is waiting for those brave enough to find it.

A successful business must have a sound knowledge of its market and work on how its product or service will be different, stand out and improve people's lives. If you can ensure it responds to a real need in the market place, your business can punch well above its weight.

...making profits is important because it keeps all our people in jobs and, you know, it keeps what we - what we've created going, but, you know, what we're - what I get my - what I'm proud about doing is creating companies which we're really proud of, you know, which we can really be proud of and a byproduct of that hopefully will be that they'll be profitable and be able to pay the bills.