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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?

Franchising allows you to set up a business following a proven formula - although you'll be subject to restrictions. Our guide to franchising.

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

Shamin Hoque, director of CurriesOnline, describes how he and his three fellow directors raised the finance he needed to start up his business.

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