Year in Enterprise 2024/25

As a business management student with a focus on real estate, I am dedicated to unlocking the full potential of property assets. My business specializes in investing in private rental properties across the North of England and offers bespoke management services tailored to each property. We strive to maximize returns through strategic management, targeted acquisitions and exceptional tenant services. By leveraging strategic planning, comprehensive market analysis and operational excellence, we ensure that our properties are not only well-maintained but also financially successful.

Hello, I’m Isabelle! I’m a graphic designer and illustrator with a deep love for wildlife big and small. I run an art business selling a range of cosy luxury products, including but not limited to prints, enamel jewellery and crafts. All my work takes inspiration from the local fauna and flora of the UK and possesses an enchanting style unique to me. I aim to bring colour and comfort into any space with my creative work. Find me online and at local markets!

Hi! I’m Jaívani, a finance and investing enthusiast and Accounting and Financial Management student. At HuliaAngélique, our mission is to simplify the complexities of the finance and investing world, making it more accessible to people of all backgrounds. We aim to publish educational articles that break down technical terms and processes into everyday language, case studies showing the mechanics and ‘behind the scenes’ of the financial world, and provide structured learning experiences through our interactive courses.

Join us as we simplify finance and investing, one step at a time.

A freelance photographer and graphic designer specialising in event and wedding photography, as well as branding and illustrations. I cater to a wide range of clients, including young adults, families and businesses, capturing their events, weddings, and designing their branding. What makes my concept unique is how I document memories through photo albums and create distinctive branding for businesses using colour and patterns to establish a strong identity.

Hi, I'm Sam Danson, a Business Management student and the proud owner of CameraKlean, a business dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of photography equipment. At CameraKlean, we specialize in offering top-notch cleaning products and filters designed to keep cameras and lenses in pristine condition. Our goal is to provide photographers with reliable tools that ensure their gear performs at its best, allowing them to focus on capturing exceptional images. As I pursue my studies in business management, I'm excited to apply the skills and knowledge I've gained to grow CameraKlean and enhance the photography experience for our customers.

I am a Fine Art student, and I have my own business, Paleorock, where I curate hand-carved rock sculptures of fossils to create naturally sourced, sustainable pieces of art. These sculptures make perfect ornaments to display at home on the coffee table or even outside in the garden to add art and nature to any space. Alongside these sculptures, I carve rock pendants and charms which I make into unique necklaces and key rings.

My business is a product that stemmed from a concept of reinventing history and reimagining palaeontology through my own artwork. My products are unique, refined and environmentally conscious, which is what makes it stand out from the rest.

I am Kitty, a textile design student, I have started a knitwear brand called KitFine - a mixture of my name and the words 'fine knit'. I am designing and creating knitwear on a machine using either deadstock or sustainably sourced yarn.

I have a core collection and will eventually take commissions for one-off pieces.

My business Landoformia designs bespoke miniature model landscapes for individuals with an avid interest in scale trains, figurines and fantasy. The scale models that I produce can be used as a unique setting for tabletop gaming, landscaping for figures, or alternatively as a mantelpiece. Creating small-scale models has always been an enthusiasm of mine because it challenges the viewer to question the actuality of what’s in front of them and allows imagination to run wild.

I’m Elliot, a Finance and Management student who has created the business Cardizmo. This is an EPOS system integration software which aims to help small local businesses promote digitally.

The aim for this year is to launch the software within a small cohort of local independent businesses, increasing their price and promotion flexibility. This will then fuel further expansion.

I am a graphic designer and artist who believes in the power of words. Words are capable of creating unforgettable experiences and emotions that we never thought would be possible to experience. This is the core inspiration for the creation of Amanti. Amanti is a book company that allows one to experience and visualise poetry through the intricate use of augmented reality.

My business, TrackVanGogh, is a bespoke shoe artistry brand specialising in creating personalized, high-quality athletic footwear for not only track and field athletes, but wider sport in general. Whether it’s adding unique colours, personalized text or exclusive logos, every shoe is created one-of-a-kind, not only standing out on the field but also encouraging originality and persona.

I’m Tabi, a textile designer specialising in fashion. My brand Nina’s focuses on sustainable and unique fashion. I am offering a solution by transforming pre-loved clothing into distinctive fashion pieces. By upcycling garments from charity shops, I create unique, one-of-a-kind items that cater specifically to the tastes and preferences of my target audience. Each piece is carefully redesigned to be both fashionable and environmentally friendly.

ByZig is a one-man holistic media team for small to medium size enterprises. By providing photography, videography, editing and animation, ByZig aims to yield agency quality without the agency prices.

Hey everyone, I’m Alex. I'm writing a self-help book which intends to debunk commons myths, notions and assumptions surrounding how we go about improving ourselves in today's day and age. It does this by proposing a series of counter-intuitive principles which draw inspiration from many domains of knowledge, namely philosophy, psychology, biology and history.

I’m Hettie, a Textile Design student and the founder of Hesse. Hesse is a London based brand that brings a fresh take on the sleepwear classics, combining sustainable comfort with a vision of refined simplicity for a modern, conscious lifestyle.

I am a professional 1500m runner, sponsored by adidas with hopes of one day reaching the Olympics. During the Year in Enterprise, I am aiming to treat myself and my career more like a business, taking tighter control over my incomes and outflows and ultimately aiming to become more profitable. I have delivered presentations to schools in my local area on the importance of a professional mindset and drew upon my experience as an international competitor to share my advice on what I believe it takes to reach the top.

On the Year in Enterprise I look to couple my progression and improvement in athletics with skills learnt in a business context, including the way in which I market myself, to improve my strength during contract renegotiations.

I'm Tom, a Management student with a passion for entrepreneurship, currently taking on the role of co-running Fitszoo, a vintage clothing company with my best mate. Together, we are committed to curating and providing high-quality, hand-picked vintage clothing that stands out for its individuality and authenticity. Our goal is to bring timeless style to our customers, offering pieces that tell a story and contribute to sustainable fashion

I'm Andreas, founder of Dre's Eggs - a product design company dedicated to creating innovative, user-centric solutions for everyday challenges. Our latest project, MANTA, tackles a common problem for surfers: safely storing valuables while in the water. MANTA is a revolutionary surf accessory that allows surfers to securely carry their keys and other small valuables without compromising their ride or risking loss. By combining waterproof technology with ergonomic design, MANTA offers peace of mind so surfers can focus on what matters most - catching the perfect wave.

I am a content creator on YouTube and TikTok, where I have built a community of passionate gamers. I began my content creation journey during the lockdown as a fun hobby. With dedication and consistency, I have been able to grow a large audience and monetize my channel through adverts and collaborations with sponsors, continually expanding my reach and influence in the gaming world.

Hi, my name is Jodie and I’m the founder of Robbins and Roses. I illustrate greeting cards for a variety of special occasions throughout the year, including anniversaries and Valentine’s Day. The cards can be bought individually or in mixed packs of 5 or 10 at market stalls within my local area, on my Etsy store and my website.

Hiya, I’m Finn, the founder of Brew Up Branding. We specialise in giving small companies a new lick of paint, so they can standout against the big new businesses that have moved in and taken their customers. These small businesses are being overlooked on the high street and it’s our aim to bring them back into view. They are all different but loved all the same, just like a good brew.