Hello, I am new to this game so if you can help me out with tips that would be very grateful.

My name is AmeliaJayneLunn.

I have just left college to start my own dog walking business.

Info on Topaz:- The Topaz is similar to the Xanthos. You can congratulate a Topaz (there will be a button next to the apple option on it's page) and automatically receive 50equus. However, you have the possibility of receiving a diamond. With several diamonds, you can purchase a Black Market item without using passes. 
Remember you can only congratulate 5 per day

Topaz links that work:-
#1 Katie 1112     #2 aLLison     #3 simonehadland2009     #4 Kittykinz   #5 Breezy Rules