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This section provides expert advice for a small business owner looking to start and run a successful business. Read about case studies and lessons learned from like-minded professionals.

Business Lessons – Learning the hard way

Aamir Ahmad, founder of furniture company Dwell, tells SmallBusiness.co.uk what he learned from his mistakes in business.

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Entrepreneur mentor

Paul Ragan built a multimillion-pound insurance business with Motaquote. Now he passes on his pearls of wisdom through his mentoring service for fellow entrepreneurs.

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Sage start-ups and older entrepreneurs

Old age doesn't have to be about daytime TV, free bus passes and gardening. SmallBusiness.co.uk meets the older entrepreneurs who have decided to be their own boss a little later in life.

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What the Budget means for SMEs

In his Budget George Osborne promised to spread the pain fairly. Here small businesses tell us what the chancellor's tax hikes and concessions will mean for them.

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Manifesto for success

Read our ten-point list of the policies entrepreneurs, experts and business groups believe the next government should implement in order to support SMEs.

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Bootstrap your way to start-up success

If you manage costs correctly, a tight budget shouldn't necessarily hold back your desire to start your own business.

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The importance of fitness and wellbeing for entrepreneurs

Whether you’re scaling mountains, racing cars or going to the gym, undertaking some form of healthy activity will not only help you to combat rising stress levels, you might actually live longer too.

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Peter Jones’ school for entrepreneurs

Multimillionaire and star of Dragons’ Den Peter Jones talks to SmallBusiness.co.uk about training the next generation of entrepreneurs through his National Enterprise Academy (NEA).

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The importance of fitness and wellbeing for entrepreneurs

Whether you’re scaling mountains, racing cars or going to the gym, undertaking some form of healthy activity will not only help you to combat rising stress levels, you might actually live longer too.

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Peter Jones’ school for entrepreneurs

Multimillionaire and star of Dragons’ Den Peter Jones talks to SmallBusiness.co.uk about training the next generation of entrepreneurs through his National Enterprise Academy (NEA).

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Sectors roundup

With everyone feeling the pinch at the moment here's a look at how different industries have been faring, and what lies ahead.

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Taking the plunge and starting your own business

Taking the plunge and starting your own business is a big step to take and the pressure of keeping yourself afloat can weigh heavily on a small business owner.

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Succeeding in the hospitality business

Knowing your market is vital to running a successful restaurant, bed and breakfast or hotel in this competitive market. SmallBusiness.co.uk offers this advice on how to avoid common pitfalls within the hospitality industry.

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Amanda Christie on starting the mysinglefriend.com online business

Amanda Christie set up online singles network Mysinglefriend.com with her childhood friend Sarah Beeny, presenter of Channel 4's Property Ladder programme. The website takes a different approach to online dating, attempting to remove the stigma. It is now one of the top online dating sites in the UK. SmallBusiness.co.uk caught up with her to find out how she did it.

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