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North East young entrepreneurship: Top five tales of 2016 (so far)

Here at Bdaily we’re proud to showcase exciting tales of entrepreneurship. There’s nothing we enjoy more than seeing someone take a leap of faith and create a slice of their own success.

So far this year the exploits of young entrepreneurs, in particular, have especially impressed us. The North East boasts a whole host of creative talent, operating in multiple sectors, which we feel needs to be shouted about.

So, as we rapidly approach the midpoint of 2016, we take a look back at five top tales which have really grabbed our attention.

Click the links after each synopsis below to revisit our original coverage of each story.

Meet the top five

Ben Trattles, Harley Gibb and Warren Pearson, Summer Takeover

A digital startup providing a one stop shop to young travellers looking to work abroad

Since the Summer Takeover boys (pictured above) emerged from Northumbria University’s Enterprise placement scheme they really haven’t looked back. With turnover shooting up to £500k this year, we can’t help but admire the boys’ determination to reach the coveted £1m mark! Click here to read our recent interview with the guys.

Read more about the business here.

Luisa Scott and Mark Summers

Fashionable duo partner to strengthen Jesmond’s chic scene

When skincare specialist Luisa Scott wanted to get the most out of her base in Jesmond, beauty-businessman Mark Summers answered the call. With Louisa wanting to surround herself with other complementary therapists, their combined synergies are building a beauty-base to the envy of the region.

Read more about the business here.

Beth Brierley-Jones

Coming from a family of entrepreneurs, what else did you expect?

Beth Brierley-Jones caught our eye right at the start of the year due to her passion for growing businesses. Enjoying early progress with her company, Beth expanded to Newcastle’s creative quarter and is quickly becoming an asset to the region’s construction and property industry.

Read more about the business here.

Dylan McKee

With over a million downloads across the world, the young app developer isn’t to be ignored

Dylan is no stranger to app development despite his tender years. Running his own business, DJM Development, the 20 year old entrepreneur creates his own apps and also those commissioned by other organisations. Don’t miss his latest work - The Parking Fairy.

Read more about the business here.

Tom Webb and Luci Cowie, Easy Teasy

Determined and creative, t__he ideal blend to succeed

Blossoming loose leaf tea startup Easy Teasy is growing its clientele across the region at pace. Owners Tom Webb, 23 and Luci Cowie, 21,not only have a great product, their approach to business is as refreshing as theirs brews!

Read more about the business here.

Our coverage of young entrepreneurship will be back with a bang in Quarter 3 and we’ve already lined up some fantastic case studies of upcoming businesspeople making the region proud.

If you’ve got a story you’d like Bdaily to be aware of why not get in touch with our Editor Jamie at jamie.hardesty@bdaily.co.uk.