The most common excuse I hear from those who want to start a business – but haven’t had the courage – is that they can’t raise the money.

But, in my opinion, any project worthy of support will always get the necessary backing in the end. Even after the credit crunch, the world is awash with capital looking for exciting returns. However, entrepreneurs need persistence and a decent business plan: as Matthew 7:7 says in the Bible: “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened to you.”