To learn more, we headed out into Manchester’s famous Northern Quarter to talk to the business owners and start-ups and see what works for them.

What we found was a thriving, close-knit community of truly inspirational business owners with a real passion for the product, service or experience they offer.

We explored a boutique hotel – intriguingly named The Cow Hollow Hotel – that was entirely self-funded and beautifully designed by owner Muj and his wife, using inspiration from the places they travelled together around the world.