Videos

We had a lot of learning to do - Al Gosling The founder of Extreme Group explains how he evaluates new business ideas

We had a lot of learning to do - Al Gosling

Franchising: buying a franchise Mark Scott, franchise director of NatWest/RBS, explains the process of buying a franchising – from where to start looking to expected costs and how to get that extra bit of finance you might need to cover fees.

Franchising: buying a franchise

We didn't want it to be a reality TV show - Ben Keene Ben Keene of Tribewanted on how the BBC got involved

We didn't want it to be a reality TV show - Ben Keene

It's like a marriage - Simon Woodroffe The Yo! Sushi founder on why business partnership require careful thought.

It's like a marriage - Simon Woodroffe

Tim Campbell, Bright Ideas Trust The founder of the Bright Ideas Trust and winner of The Apprentice on the importance of nurturing young enterpreneurs, social enterprise, and what he gained from his time under Sir Alan Sugar at Amstrad.

Tim Campbell, Bright Ideas Trust

Michael Birch, Bebo The social networking pioneer on growing an online community and how he valued his business before its £420m sale.

Michael Birch, Bebo

I have to be excited by the idea - Theo Paphitis The Dragons' Den star on what convinces him to take it to the next level.

I have to be excited by the idea - Theo Paphitis

Get a logo - Charie Mullins The Pimlico Plumbers founder on how company names and logos are the beginnings of building a brand.

Get a logo - Charie Mullins

My business partner complements me - Ali Mitchell The Huddle co-founder on why he started his business with a partner.

My business partner complements me - Ali Mitchell

I was ripped off big-time - Trevor Baylis The inventor describes the devastating effects of not getting a patent.

I was ripped off big-time - Trevor Baylis

What other stories have you got? - Phil Hall The PHA founder talks about PR

What other stories have you got? - Phil Hall

I looked for innovative people - Michael Birch The Bebo founder explains why he always sought out entrepreneurial employees.

I looked for innovative people - Michael Birch

I do it myself - Bradley McLoughlin Bradley McLoughlin talks about taking control of marketing

I do it myself - Bradley McLoughlin

Charlie Mullins, Pimlico Plumbers The founder of the UK's poshest plumbing company explains how he'll beat the recession and why he'll never seek funding.

Charlie Mullins, Pimlico Plumbers

Grow in your comfort zone - James Hibbert The Dress2Kill founder advocates growing within your business' comfort zone.

Grow in your comfort zone - James Hibbert

You need to have a balance - Michelle Dewberry The Apprentice winner on why downtime is important when you're starting up.

You need to have a balance - Michelle Dewberry

People who like to be in control - Giles Andrews Giles Andrews of Zopa talks about choosing a target market

People who like to be in control - Giles Andrews

Ryan Carson, Carsonified The Carsonified founder on why personal branding can make or break you and why you don't have to be in Silicon Valley to run a successful web start-up - but it helps...

Ryan Carson, Carsonified