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Adam Butwilowski spotted a gap in the market for a website for web, ecommerce and social media jobs. So how did he turn his idea into a business?

Six ways to ensure your trade business gets off to a flying start - from top-notch customer service to keeping on top of your paperwork.

Although the rate of business failures is dropping, failures are still well above the rates seen before the start of the economic crisis.

How to get a business loan; sources of business finance and start-up funding, understanding loan repayment terms and how to apply for a loan.

Convincing people to finance your start-up isn't easy. James Oakes explains what potential investors look for - and what turns them off.