The Michael Lowe Story
"You're too young," the counter assistant sneered. "Try coming back in a suit, with a business plan." Today, award-winning 19-year-old businessman, Michael Lowe grins when he remembers the day...   Read more

Rivaaz Collections: Success in a Niche Market
At school Kiran Mehnaz was a shy, quiet girl, lacking in self-confidence. The oldest of three children, she never had any aspirations to go into business, despite helping out at her mother's salon. Instead she chose to study childcare at Burnley College, hoping to go on to become a nurse.   Read more

Oliver Bridge — Bigger Feet
Sixteen-year-old Oliver Bridge has had more than his fair share of leg-pulling (or should we say feet-pulling?) since taking his first steps into business. But with a company name like Bigger Feet, perhaps he invited the punsters to have their heyday…   Read more

Georgie Francis: White Cotton Cards
When Georgie Francis was growing up in Guildford, Surrey, her main interest at school wasn't boys or gossip like you might expect of a teenage girl. Instead, Georgie's concentration was always focused on art. It was in the art room that she was most confident.   Read more

James Murray-Wells: Glasses Direct
Anyone who ever said being young can hinder your chances of success has obviously never met 22-year-old James Murray-Wells. It was looking at the business world through the eyes of a student that gave him the idea for his business — Glasses Direct.   Read more

Victoria's Mobile Chiropody
At 15 years old Victoria Freight already knew she wanted to run her own business. She wasn't 100% sure what the business would be exactly, but she knew working for someone else wasn't for her.   Read more