Most businesses have been running for ages
Nearly 4 out of 10 businesses are younger than 3 years old.
Not yet thought up an idea?
If you’ve not yet thought up an idea, never fear for there are lots still to be found out there! Think of your interests in or out of school and consider if there’s anything there you could take forward.
Sahar Hashemi
In 1995 Sahar Hashemi returned to the UK after a trip in America and decided she couldn’t live without Skinny Latte’s. From this initial spark, Coffee Republic was born and with it a whole range of new ways to drink coffee! Sahar has now left the £30 million business she co-founded with her brother Bobby and last year saw the launch of her new venture, Skinny Candy. Again the idea came from Sahar wanting something which wasn’t already out there, in this instance healthy sweets. A full-range is now available including Jelly Bears, Cola Bottles and Belgian Milk Chocolate. All... read more
Upcoming events on the business calendar
12-18 November 2007 - Enterprise Week!
What are you / your school doing to celebrate Enterprise Week this year? If you need inspiration, go to www.enterpriseweek.org or ask your teacher what is being planned. Enterprise Week is an annual week of activities and events to celebrate how enterprising you and your friends have been over the last year and to inspire you for the future. We would love to hear about the most enterprising thing you have done in the last year - you might be suitable to become a "Local Hero" on this website! If you've done anything enterprising, anything to make your local community or the world a better place, then celebrate your achievements!
Simon Clifford
In 1996, following a conversation with Brazilian footballer Juninho, Simon Clifford brought futebol de Salao to the UK. The game uses a smaller and heavier ball which crucially puts more emphasis on ball control, forcing players to be more skilful than in traditional games. The first Brazilian Soccer School in the UK was set-up in Leeds and the game is now being spread globally through The International Confederation of Futebol de Salão. Players who've gone through the Schools are now starting to come through the youth ranks of professional clubs. Most famous of which is Micah Richards, who plays regularly... read more
Rachel Gretton
I am a Kiln Glass Artist and I started up my business 'Rachel Gretton Glass', as I wanted to make a living producing my own art work. I produce sculptural work for both private and corporate commissions from my studio/gallery in the heart of Dalby Forest in Pickering. I officially started up the business in 2004 with help from the Prince's Trust. Soon after starting up I returned to full time education to complete an MA in Glass. I relocated to North Yorkshire in July 2005, and then went on to re-launch my business and open my studio in April... read more