When Gareth Mitchell couldn’t find a way to send a fruit tree to his parents for Christmas, he decided to set up online ‘green gifts’ service Tree2mydoor.
Frustrated that young people with talent often struggle to get the breaks they deserve, Adam Sibley decided to set up non-profit organisation Talented Young People.
Christian Arno went straight from a modern languages degree to setting up Lingo24, a round-the-clock global translation service.
Talan Skeels-Piggins competes all over the world as part of the British Disabled Ski Team. In the off season, he runs motivational speaking company Solutions 4 Accessibility.
Alexa Ispas’ international background gave her the idea for academic recruitment and social networking site Research is Cool.
Whilst still at university, former professional youth football player Gérard Jones teamed up with his father to launch a football coaching business for children aged 8-14.
Rick Flay’s search for a new business opportunity led him to become a franchisee of residential property specialist Belvoir Lettings.
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 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.
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.
