"I cheated a bit in the beginning," says Stelios, speaking at the Entrepreneurs’ Summit earlier this year. "I had a rich father. But, barring being adopted by a rich father, you have to look for opportunities and make your cash go a long way." We caught up with Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou to find out whether he thought that a recession was a good time to start a business. He was typically optimistic about the idea. But had some caveats for all wannabe start ups. Interested in starting your own business? Want some sage advice from a successful entrepreneur and millionaire? Check out the video below. Related articles Stelios: "Cross national borders at your peril" Stelios: "Now’s the time to buy up assets"
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