The three families taking part in the programme are introduced. Tony, Diane and their son Michael from Hull. Scott and Leanne from Liverpool who plan to start a party business and single mum Rachel.
Tony and Diane find that starting a second-hand business is not as easy as they thought. Scott is buying stock for his party business while Rachel decides to clear her debts.
Tony and his son Michael start buying stock for their second-hand business, including two large slot machines. In Liverpool, Scott and Leanne go through their business plan while Rachel asks her friend how to look for a job.
Tony and Diane's relationship changes when she gets a job for the first time in 7 years. Scott and Leanne's business goes from strength to strength. Rachel hands her CV out to local businesses to try and find work.