Yorkshire Forward have launched a revolutionary online portal designed to give youngsters as young as 14 support in setting up their own business.  Spreadlikewildfire.org is an online resource which provides those with a business idea everything from access to mentors, including the founder of Coffee Republic, to a creating a business homepage through the site. After completing the process, they will be provided with a business plan, suitable for showing to potential investors. They are also guided around Business Link, the mainstream resource for entrepreneurs.

Alex McWhirter, head of enterprise at Yorkshire Forward, said: “A
growing number of young people are thinking about starting their own
business. Most never get the chance to experiment with their ideas
because they do not have easy access to people who will encourage and
support them.

“The Wildfire website is a hub for young people in which they can
develop business ideas within a few minutes of landing on the site. The
really exciting part of the website is that youngsters can get actual
feedback and learn from the experiences of people who have established
their own business.”