East Midlands, England -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/22/2011 -- At just twelve years old, East Midlands Entrepreneur Scott Chapman is establishing himself in the business world with his company Happy Chappies Ltd.
Started with just £2.40 of a ten pound loan last year from Peter Jones as part of what this year is called Tenner Tycoon, Scott has already sat at negotiating tables with the like of Sainsbury's and their main suppliers to sell his products in their stores. He is now helping to try to inspire many more young students and people across the UK by devising 'THE INSPIRATION STATION'.
THE INSPIRATION STATION's platform is being created and built during this years Tenner Tycoon Month of March, getting experts and passengers (young people) onboard and will leave for its first major event - planned for Friday April 8th 2011. The Inspiration station will cleverly use a ten pound note in different ways to raise funds to continue the journey and will also be using a unique technique invented by Scott himself so that learning about business is easy and fun for the young people.
Organisations such as Live Unlimited, The Princes Trust, Business Link and the Local Council Partnership have already secured their tickets for their experts and advisors to assist Scott delivering his message to schools and academies who will be sending school councils and students to the Derbyshire Launch. Scott received a major boost recently to his plans when he recently attended one of Business Link's regional Fresh Start events, where he met with award winning businessman and guest speaker, Fraser Doherty, who started his own business at 14 yrs old.
Fraser's SuperJam company has grown considerably, his products are now stocked by major supermarkets and recognised as an iconic Scottish Brand at The National Museum of Scotland.
Scott says "Business Link's Fresh Start event and the Tenner Tycoon competition were both really useful and motivational, Fraser is a great inspiration. He was very encouraging and gave me lots of tips, he has even sent over some information and products for my event to show just what can be achieved if you put your mind to it.
With his enthusiasm fired up and assistance also coming in shortly from his successful pitch at The Live Unlimited Dragons Den where he was granted £500 to assist in the exciting venture Scott's vision is simple . "The challenge is massive but lets put some POSITIVE on everything. Young People have got this negative stereotype and I want to help remove it. We need to encourage more people to think about starting a business because its fun and will give people hope for the future, not just for themselves but for the future kids too. Come to my Inspiration station, get on my train and be inspired...
Stephen Smith CEO of EMB Ltd, the leading enterprise and economic development company that delivers a range of business improvement services , including local access to the regional Business Link says "It's great to see such entrepreneurial spirit at such an early age and watch someone like Scott turn both his business and social enterprise dreams into reality. It goes to show what can be achieved and I hope he will inspire other people to find out about the practical advice and support that is available to help get their business and project ideas of the ground.
For more information on Scott's event please contact 0740 266 3895 or e-mail mchapman12345@hotmail.co.uk