By speaking to various business owners, Equilibrium has discovered the majority are pleased they started out the way they did, rather than using a significant loan, such as the one received by Donald Trump when setting up his real estate business.

Clam chowder, crab shacks, whale watching and sandy feet. These are the thoughts evoked as the Sagamore Bridge looms into sight. The bridge is the main link between mainland Massachusetts and Cape Cod and for many years has heralded the start of sunny holidays on the peninsula...

Our roundup of another eventful week in the finance and investment world includes news of a dip for the FTSE 100 following share drops for BP and Standard Chartered, an announcement by Bank of England Governor Mark Carney that he will stay on in the role for an extra year, claims that the UK manufacturing sector is currently on a firm footing and a warning from the Treasury for businesses to get ready for the introduction of a new £1 coin.

Managing Partner Gaynor Rigby shares her top tips for a comprehensive hiring process.