Lianne Miller founded young & pure in 2006, the first natural skincare range for teenagers. She competed in the BBC’s reality TV show The Last Millionaire.
Lianne Miller founded young & pure in 2006, the first natural skincare range for teenagers. She competed in the BBC’s reality TV show The Last Millionaire.
Whilst attempting to organise her own personal trips, Amanda noticed how difficult it was to access up-to-date relevant information on the best places to eat, drink and shop. She created Stylebible in order to provide a concentrated guide of the most exceptional places to go and things to do in the style capitals of the world.
The world’s first virtual disability nightclub, Wheelies is based in SecondLife, the internet-based virtual world where people can interact, play and do business, Wheelies has become a meeting point for disabled users to connect and discuss developments in disability issues.
A self-confessed ‘born organiser’, 33-year-old Nadine Hill found she needed a new challenge and more flexible working hours after the birth of her daughter.
This integrated online car-sharing solutions for councils, businesses, hospitals and community groups across the UK encourages and enables more efficient use of car journeys.
Fire left school at 16 with no qualifications, unsure of what to do with his future. Now he finds himself in back in schools every week - running a successful dance business and building pupils’ fitness and social skills through salsa!
Music fan, tea lover and serial entrepreneur Natalie Haywood started her first business at 20. Now 27, she has now set up Leaf, a tea shop with a twist of urban cool.
Inspiring Story: Rob Law
Rob Law has had quite a journey: from an initial business investment from his parents and family, via a grilling on Dragons’ Den, to a global business with stockists in over 40 countries! His ‘boredom-busting’ suitcase for children has certainly come a long way.
Artist to the stars Jenny Irish has turned her own creative talents to helping young people find a voice. She leads a series of exciting and unusual initiatives combining art and technology: FreqOUT!
Gary believes that working hard and being rewarded brings everyone a sense of pride and worth. He has set up an organisation to engage, inspire and educate people in his community and help them to achieve their goals.
“I believe that the fear of failure is much worse than the reality,” says Robin, who recently made a career change from banking to baking. “The fear of being made redundant was horrendous but actually it has given me the best opportunity to pursue something new and exciting.”
Rosemary Laryea’s way with words took her from the boardroom to the broadcast room.
Make Your Mark Ambassador Foluke Akinlose tells us the story of Precious Online and why lack of funding shouldn't stop you following your dream.
Mezmerise Accessories is founded on the philosophy that you don’t need to spend a fortune to look a million dollars.
When Peter’s plan to become a Royal Marine Officer fell through, he didn’t let it get him down. The business he set up as a student for a bit of fun has now become his career.
Kate had always wanted to be an entrepreneur, and founded Memset Dedicated Server Hosting with her brother Nick in 2002.
Inspiring Story: Maria Q
Maria Q is a vocalist, vocal coach and music industry consultant, having worked with the likes of Lulu, Boy George, Coolio, M People and Victoria Beckham to name a few. She sings with critically acclaimed post-rock band Archive.
Oliver Blackwell attracted high profile media attention after unveiling his unique invention, the WasyDryIron: the world’s first drumless washing machine that also irons clothes.
Inspired by Anita Roddick and driven by her own self-belief, Emma always knew that she wanted to work for herself.
