Banks are hard-hearted businessmen who only smile if you’re making them money or you’re about to make them money. And right now in today’s financial uproar, they aren’t getting any friendlier. But if you follow the techniques set out below, you’ll up your chances of walking away with all the finance you need, while others walk away empty-handed…

If you have an interest in something – in anything – be it scuba diving or decorating eggs – there is nothing stopping you from starting a website based on that interest and turning it into a cash-generating online business. It doesn’t have to be perfect. My word, I’ve seen people making money from the worst sites you could imagine. And you don’t have to do it in one go. Take your time, but AT LEAST be working towards something. Here’s what I mean...

Behind every successful business is a great idea. cial prosperity. But where and how do you get the funding to launch your brilliant idea? Start by writing a business plan, a selling document; a succinct breakdown of how, where, and why your business will generate a profit. Your business plan must convince potential investors to throw money your way. If you can convince them via your business plan that they will realise a profit over time, you’re well on your way. Here are some tips to get you started...