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With only a few pounds in his pocket and the will to succeed, a young entrepreneur has proved his teachers wrong by setting up his own business now worth over £250,000.
Stuart Edney dropped out of a university course in entrepreneurship when he was 22 with the idea of starting his own company. …continue reading the story
called Young Entrepreneur Proves Teachers Wrong
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Entrepreneurs often start their careers young, but many won’t get the break they’re seeking until they are well into their professional life. Indeed, many entrepreneurs do not have the experience or contacts to successfully strike out on their own until they have been working for a concerted period of time.
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called Return of the Million Dollar Page
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A teenage entrepreneur’s innovative new business idea has been cited as an example of what can be achieved with minimal experience.
Irena Kassner, from Nottinghamshire, is only 16 years old but earlier this month was given the green light to publish a free monthly directory called ‘Where’s?’, which will provide details about local businesses and - in an novel twist - include customer feedback. …continue reading the story
called Age No Barrier For Young Businesswoman
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The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has welcomed its youngest-ever member into its ranks this month - at just 14 years of age.
Lewis Bankes-Hughes, of Somerton in Oxfordshire, created his own graphic and website design business, Fluffy Duster, a year ago - and, having worked with over 20 businesses and individuals already, has helped produce work such as international conference brochures, website banner adverts, websites themselves and event posters. …continue reading the story
called FSB Welcomes Youngest Entrepreneur