Youth Enterprise and Micro Business Newsletter 2021 -Edition 10

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John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank

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Johanna Nashipae Cloete

As Honorary Vice President Johanna Nashipae Cloete from Namibia has become an Honorary Vice President of the John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank (JCYEB) that supports young entrepreneurs as well as enterprise education activities in Hull, East Riding and Ryedale.

Johanna is the founder of GEN Namibia and one of the founders of the Nara Investment Trust. She is also Namibia's representative on the World Bank Youth Entrepreneurship Programme. Johanna has an exceptional commitment to supporting young Namibians and has championed their cause at events throughout the world including at Start up Nations Conferences.

Maureen Foers, President of the John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank, said "I am delighted that Johanna is to become our latest Honorary Vice President; she brings wide raging experience in practical support for enterprising young people in Namibia and has played an important role in establishing GEN Namibia.

We are extremely lucky to have Johanna’s support as she can champion Hull in general and the Youth Enterprise Bank in particular, in the Global Enterprise Network."

Johanna Nashipae Cloete said "I am honoured to become an Honorary Vice President of the John Cracknell Enterprise Bank. I think it’s brilliant what the John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank does and, I am looking forward to working with them on my work to support young entrepreneurs in Namibia via the Nara Investment Trust. A huge thank you to JCYEB for their donation to this fund that has helped us to secure further funding.

One thing I can say is that once Charles sees your commitment to young entrepreneurs, he will move heaven and earth to support you."

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Meet the Team Maria Wilson Youth Enterprise Support Officer

Graham Henderson MC4C Business Advisor

Graham has a wealth of experience running his own business. He was previously employed as a producer for the BBC. He worked as a freelancer for Hull City Council for many years before taking this full-time role. He believes his work with young people, is vital. He also has a wicked sense of humour.

Welcome Maria Wilson!

Maria grew up abroad however she has spent most of her adult life living in the UK. Maria enjoys “creature comforts” but is open to new experiences, even if they take her out of her comfort zone. She has worked with people from all walks of life and has often been amazed at the journeys they have travelled to get where they are. It is not always an easy path, no matter how good it looks from the outside! Maria says “we don’t live in a perfect world but, everybody’s idea of a perfect world is different; that’s what makes life in the twenty first century so great. We can look for our own niche and, if it’s not there, find a way to make it happen”. Maria is looking very forward to being part of the MC4C team.

Charlene Porteous MC4C Business Advisor

Charlene has worked in education for many years, she is passionate about supporting young people developing their skills, a team player and has a positive attitude towards others.

Charlene goes above and beyond to support young people on the MC4C programme gain enterprise skills, employment or further training.

Tracy Sheldon Growth Hub Micro Business Advisor

Tracy was a global general manager and has owned her own business.

She is a trustee of a number of charities and loves to help others in many ways. Tracy is a huge support to many entrepreneurs in Hull and surrounding areas.

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In The Spotlight…

James Danville is an aspiring music producer. He has based himself in a studio on Posterngate in Hull. As a musician himself, he likes to work with young people and guide them through sessions. James believes strongly in authenticity. He says “young rappers want to imitate the southern accent, so I tell my younger clients that it’s cool to rap in a Yorkshire accent and stay true to themselves.” James is setting up his business with support from MC4C and the John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank. He provides recording, mixing and production services and, for the last 7 years, has been the in-house producer for Hull artist Chiedu Oraka.

He has also

released his own solo music. Recently, James and his team travelled to

Brixton in London for a gig at popular music venue, Hootananny’s. This was his first gig after the pandemic. James says “It was great to get out to another city to perform our music again.” Listen to James’ music on Spotify and follow him on Instagram Facebook using his artist name ‘Deezkid’.

Micro Business Support Peter Bolton City Farmstead Ltd

I am pleased to introduce City Farmstead Ltd and share how Tracy Sheldon has supported us on our startup journey. The vision to grow nutritious and delicious food in the places they’re eaten and add sustainability to City Centres, is evident in this changing world so, I reached out for help at the Humber Growth Hub and linked up with Tracy.

Having Tracy's support, guidance and mentorship gave me the self-assurance to embark on and finalise start-up and investment preparations. Together, we developed a complete business plan and incorporated new and unused ideas for a vertical farm. We converted this into a robust and profitable business proposal at the forefront of innovation. Our weekly sessions motivate and energise me. It is always a joy. Tracy is cheerful, full of entrepreneurial recommendations and, during our six months of consultation, her wealth of experience has positively shaped and impacted our business and its opportunities.

Like me, I hope you find the chance to either have Tracy as your business support consultant or, work alongside her in any other capacity. For further information on City Farmstead, visit our website www.cityfarmstead.co.uk, or write to info@cityfarmstead.co.uk.

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Judith’s Journey

Professional and Personal Development

It has been a fun month with plenty to learn and the chance to speak with truly inspiring people.

Attending the Employment Hub Recruitment Fair was slightly out of my comfort zone; however, I quickly settled in and was able to share my experience on the MC4C programme with potential entrepreneurs.

Harry Sanders is a young successful entrepreneur that I’ve come to admire. His journey to success is inspirational. In our conversation Harry dropped some real ‘gems’ for entrepreneurs to take on board. As an aspiring entrepreneur it was great to see how your current circumstances do not define your future. Another piece of advice I am going to take on board is not to overestimate my first year in business or underestimate where my business could be in five years. Click here to watch a preview of the interview.

As part of the Global Entrepreneurship Week, I have been conducting interviews with several people. I enjoyed speaking to Hull West and Hessle MP, Emma Hardy, who is an advocate for enterprise and enterprising young people. The full interview is available here.

I also had the opportunity to speak to the owner of Stacie Jane Crafts and a fellow young entrepreneur, Stacie Appleyard.

Despite being a busy mum, Stacie is able to run a successful business selling crochet products. Speaking with Stacie highlighted how one can turn one’s hobby into a business and earn income. You can watch the full interview here.

I am currently working with Jane Nelson from the Major Project Infrastructure to help me find a property to set up my business. It is looking positive so far.

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John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank Grants

The John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank continues to support enterprising young people with a helpful hand up the first rungs of the ladder to self-employment. This month, three very different businesses won the bank’s approval.

Michael Wright has an ambition to work with animals, but he’s also accomplished in computer skills – largely self-taught. He plans to attend Bishop Burton College next September. Michael will meanwhile set up a computer maintenance business, repairing and eventually building, PCs for clients.

John Twyman has worked for his father’s building maintenance business since his teens. Now that his father needs to slow down, John plans to take the reigns and develop the business to the next level.

He inherits experience, as well as a complete set of tools!

James Danville, has also got it “all wrapped” – or “rapped”! As a music producer, he works with young musicians in the local community as rap music, is something of a niche in the city. James recently travelled to Hootananny’s (which describes itself as “a raucous music venue in Brixton”) to play at a gig there.

All three grants were approved and all now have the opportunity to consider a further application to the Additional Restrictions Grants (ARG). ARG helps new start-ups under Covid restrictions.