Matt visited the Careers Centre November 2007 to discuss his business idea and how to get started, taking all advice onboard and with 100% dedication, he has worked hard to establish his business over the last 12 months, He received a grants which contributed towards essential items of equipment he needed to get the business started. Matthew has committed a huge amount of time to his business idea and he is now starting to see the rewards, it is fantastic to hear he has a number of high street retailers wanting to buy from him and that his idea is coming to fruition. He is an inspiration to other students thinking about starting their own business.

Tedco's Judith Wheatley, Business Advisor at Newcastle Universities Career Service