“My fear is that too many businesses will be focusing on the opportunity, without looking carefully at the framework that is needed to cope with events of this type. Of course I’m hoping that pubs and other businesses can make the most of what for many, will be a once in a lifetime event, however, there’s a lot to consider:

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Director of EcoInvestments, an agency founded in 2009 to provide investors access to the best alternative investment opportunities in the 'eco' space.

The first franchise for the Longcroft Luxury Cat Hotel Group has launched in St Albans. The unique concept was developed by 35 year old Abi Purser who opened the first hotel in 2010 in response to the poor standard of care offered by most catteries in the UK.

Small Business Sunday otherwise known as #SBS on Twitter, was created by Theo Paphitis in October 2010. Theo is best known for his star role in the BBC’s Dragons' Den but he’s also Chairman of Ryman Stationery, Boux Avenue lingerie & joint owner of Red Letter Days (with Peter Jones)

For the first time the social and economic value of supporting viable businesses with short-term cash flow problems has been evaluated by pioneering community finance company Foundation East.