Here's an inspiring story of unexpected success in business for aspiring entrepreneurs. Not exactly rags to riches, but still.

Just Between Friends is a consignment shop that started off as a home venture of selling used clothes in 1997, to help friends replace their children's clothes.

From sales held in one of the owners' living-room it has now grown into a multi-million dollar business with franchises in 16 states. It specialises in maternity and kids' clothing.