Rent A Bod and The Small Animal Hotel
After finishing university, Vicky Corcoran and Craig Hailes found themselves with student debt to repay and no obvious route of employment, but found that the ITV popular soap Emmerdale held the answer.
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Just So Films
Just So Films was set up by three young filmmakers excited by the potential of online video.
Stephen Burford
In February 2008, Stephen Burford set up the ultimate money advice website for students – the Wealthy Student.
James Clegg
Operation Hoodie is described by chairman and founder James Clegg as a spontaneous idea that grew far beyond even his most audacious hopes.
Joel Drapper
15 year old Joel was one of the regional finalists of the 2007 Make Your Mark Challenge. Like any self respecting entrepreneur he then ploughed his winnings into his own business: 1stclasswebsites.com…
Harry Leckstein
Harry is managing director of Freeport – an artist management company and independent record label representing Pink Punk, Lady Lykez and Luminous Frenzy.
Winterkids
This quirky band fervently in a DIY ethos and self-promotion, and this has seen them self-finance the recording of their debut album and start their own label – Little House
Janet Edwards
Janet is a renowned voice coach who has worked with the likes of Leona Lewis and Mel C. Janet is also a successful composer, arranger and musical director.
Dolphin Music
School friends Rob Williams and Jason Tavaria dreamed up Dolphin Music while they were at university, using their student loans as start-up funding.
Aaron Kirkhouse
Aaron set up Mint Gigs with his friend Alex Darlington when he was just 16, using his spare time between classes at school to organise rock nights at a local venue.