The Cumbria-based organisation was recognised in the 2008 Enterprising Britain competition for its success in inspiring a low-skill, low-wage, low-aspiration population to become enterprising.
PEER was recognised in the 2007 Enterprising Britain competition for its invaluable role in turning the economic fortunes of the borough of Rossendale around by encouraging the creation and growth of businesses and social enterprises throughout the area
Since the Forum began, it has achieved transformational results in the community. The 'Total Enterprise' strategy has seen innovation and creativity at every level.
My overwhelming thirst for knowledge of foreign languages and different cultures led me to live and work overseas. During this time I had the idea to found Expert Language Solutions and utilise the many supporting and funding organisations for entrepreneurial success in Liverpool.
Sally loved travel, but wasn't so fond of the effect that mass tourism has on local people and the environment. So she set aside a planned legal career to develop ethical travel website Your Safe Planet.
After finishing university, Vicky and Craig found themselves with student debt to repay and no obvious route of employment. Inspiration can strike in the most unlikely places, however, and the popular ITV soap Emmerdale would hold the answer.
Lisa, Helen and Janet Tse are the three Chinese sisters behind Manchester’s innovative bar and eaterie, Sweet Mandarin and Helen is author of a book of the same name.
In creating textandsell Tobias Hardy has bridged the gap between mobile phones and the internet by providing a quick and simple method for users to trade and recycle unwanted goods within their local community.
Rob and Jason launched Dolphin Enterprises whilst still at university and went on to huge success. They are one of the leading providers of musical equipment on the internet and have also opened a flagship Guitar Shop in Liverpool city centre.
Musician, songwriter and performer Shane Beales recently graduated from the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts. He's now launched a revolutionary new way of getting his music to his audience – Project 52.
Urbeatz was co-founded by Yaw Owusu and Kofi Owusu in 2004. The Liverpool based urban music company aims to produce, promote, develop and manage urban music and culture, whilst at the same time providing quality and integrity.
Paul set up Agent Marketing along with Jayne Moore and Wayne Malcom in 2006. Its new approach to the marketing industry alongside their passion for the work they undertake has seen them go from strength to strength.
Julia turned her passion for learning and training into Maximum Impact Solutions and has built a successful business within a competitive and male-dominated sector.
Michael Yee designed a website in just 24 hours for Marymount School. It was so good that some of the parents asked him to design websites for their business. It is from here that he established his business Wirral Wide Web Design.
Bored with the whole range of celebrity gossip magazines, Joanna Lambe wanted to promote all women in a positive way and help them to raise their aspirations and achieve their ambitions. Her first step in doing this was to set up futurepink.com
