The vision of Glasgow’s Local Regeneration Agencies to drive the economic regeneration of their city has seen them recognised as Scotland's regional winner in the Enteprising Britain competition 2009
The Hull Enterprise Partnership is the winner of the Enterprising Britain Competition 2009 in the Yorkshire and Humber region. It's aimed at pre-start up businesses to provide support, including free business workshops, one-to-one mentoring and support with funding applications.
Go Wansbeck is the winner of the Enterprising Britain 2009 competition in the North East. It's a long-term, government-backed Local Enterprise Growth Initiative (LEGI) programme which began in 2007 to help turn around the area’s enterprise culture. It's transforming one of England’s most deprived districts by working to create a more enterprising society,
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.
This website matches up would-be learners and would-be teachers
When large internet suppliers decided it wasn't worth the investment to provide South Witham, Lincolnshire and surrounding villages with broadband, Helen Anderson and other residents disagreed and decided to do it themselves!
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.
This innovative new form of web-based employment allows people to find bits of work which they can do in between unpredictable commitments in their life, such as childcare, starting a business or studying.
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.
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.
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.
Hull University hosted an Entrepreneurship Masterclass for local schools and colleges.
A Warwickshire grandmother is enjoying sell-out success from a novel piece of cushioned head gear designed to protect 480,000 accident-prone toddlers when they fall over every year.
