How old is everyone and what do you do?

[James.Dunford]

That was me. I'm in and out of the powerseller programme as my sales on eBay go up & down. I'm a poweseller again but for some reason I cannot post on the boards.

Ahhh yeas i thought i recognised you!!

 

[seasonsonline]

I'm 30 and spent all my time from 15 up to late 20's working in a number of jobs, all different from each other. From merchant navy to furniture sales to delivery driver to supermarket worker, etc etc.- You get the picture...

In the last 5 years (since meeting my other half) we've been dealing in costume jewellery and fashion accessories. Striving to get the best quality products at the cheapest prices, so we can pass on the benefits to YOU the customer

We started at our local markets and last year in November we proudly launched our online jewellery store seasonsonline.co.uk

 

[Emcar Vending]

Ahhh yeas i thought i recognised you!!

Once seen, never forgotten .

Sorry to say I've no idea who you are.:|

 

[gingerdad]

35, Director/Part owner of a Tourism Leaflet distribution business

 

[scargill]

I'm 55, my name is Peter Scargill, I run a small web and IT development company and also a new holiday rental. I am also the IT chairman for the Federation of Small Businesses.

When I'm not doing IT development or talking on the phone or sending and receiving vast numbers of emails - I can be found travelling in Spain (where my wife and I have a place) or travelling to London or Blackpool.

If you look up peter scargill on Google you'll find pretty much anything you may or may not want to know.

 

[serendipitybusiness]

I am turning 30 in August and am an ebusiness consultant which means I work alongside companies to help them with their online businesses from concept, creation, marketing to conversion and training. I have been in this business for just over 8 years now.

 

[twhite]

I'm 27. Team member of TenderWarehouse.

 

[MrBaker]

I'm 28, did a Maths Degree worked in the Finance area of the City helping swindle the economy.

Ethics, morals and a burning desire for my own business helped me see the light a couple of years back and started a business. Now starting my new venture in the Food Industry...

 

[traxor]

I'm nineteen

Did my A-levels, got decent marks in Business, Psychology and Music Tech, got into a university and decided against it (to save £30,000 minimum), so I became self-employed so people can pay me for doing something I love.

 

[wazo]

I am 21. I have web design company / online booking software and job board software company.

 

[ginantonic]

All you young uns are making me feel so o o old...! How about starting another thread? How about "How many of us on here are over 50?!"
Seriously, it's so wonderful to read about you all being so enterpreneurial and all that. Good luck to you all, but I doubt you need luck.

 

[James.Dunford]

Once seen, never forgotten .

Sorry to say I've no idea who you are.:|

Not suprised, you wouldn't recognise me...!

 

[BusinessIdeas]

Not saying how old I am but I run a [urlno="http://www.briteways.com"]Cash Loans Training Business[/urlno] - Gina

 

[YODspica]

I'm between 32 and 39, and run my own business.

If I was to tell more jaws may drop.

 

[dooriya0201]

I am dooriya from china.27.
I worked as a clerk in a famous down feather coat factory before,and now,I focus on home textile export.

 

[Printnpackage]

I am 35, And run a printing factory.

 

[dooriya0201]

I am dooriya from china.27.
I worked in a famous downfeather enterprise before and now I am focus on home textile export.

 

[Allan123]

I'm 25 (2nd business) and own an Audio Visual Retailer & Installer specialising in DJ + PA Equipment.

 

[Glad1959]

I am 50 and used to run a book retailing business for 7 years, now I am working on a educational tool for secondary schools

 

[Iwillmakeit]

All you young uns are making me feel so o o old...! How about starting another thread? How about "How many of us on here are over 50?!"
Seriously, it's so wonderful to read about you all being so enterpreneurial and all that. Good luck to you all, but I doubt you need luck.

Hi there,

Thank you for the lovely comment, much appreciated

 

[Faith28]

Am 31 and establishing an educational card game publishing company.

 

[dp0848]

I'm 38 and run an accountancy practice.

 

[saracen]

Im as old as the woman i feel, my wife is in her 30's

Has Earl been on yet divulging his age ?

Rumour is he's the same age as the amount of posts he's made

 

[Martin @ EcoPrint]

I'm 25, and a Director of the Family printing Business.

I'm third generation and following 4 years at Loughborough University, it was the natural route for me to follow.

Personally I'm focused on sales and marketing, environmental management, plus a host of other tasks that fall into my lap, including fleet management, recruitment etc.

As a company we have been established almost 55 years. Based in Bexleyheath, Kent, we are focused on high quality print and reducing our environmental impact. Visit www.themarstanpress.co.uk to find out more!

 

[bronzey]

hello everyone, i'm 21, i started working wen i was just 10 on my local market, had my 1st market stall wen i was 13 (no, i didnt drive the van myself, thats wat i paid others 2 do lol) then at the age of 15 i started 2 buy vending machines, ended up wit 14 of them, i built myself a good little business wit them. then at the age of 19 i started working wit my local pubs DJ, then a yr later started mobile DJing myself, then that moved in2 event planning and management.

Then i lost everything due to my wife leaving me and my nan dieing. on the same day. this caused some heavy drinking problems (didnt help working in pubs Djing every weekend normally wit free drinks all nite) but now it means i can start all over again.

I am now startin up my own shop doing party supplies wit a twist, u will all find out in gd time! lol

 

[bronzey]

hello everyone, i'm 21, i started working wen i was just 10 on my local market, had my 1st market stall wen i was 13 (no, i didnt drive the van myself, thats wat i paid others 2 do lol) then at the age of 15 i started 2 buy vending machines, ended up wit 14 of them, i built myself a good little business wit them. then at the age of 19 i started working wit my local pubs DJ, then a yr later started mobile DJing myself, then that moved in2 event planning and management.

Then i lost everything due to my wife n kids leaving me and my nan dieing. on the same day. this caused some heavy drinking problems (didnt help working in pubs Djing every weekend normally wit free drinks all nite) but now it means i can start all over again.

I am now startin up my own shop doing party supplies wit a twist, u will all find out in gd time! lol

 

[Dragon Lady]

I am 50 years old [gulp] I run an Interior Design Company [now 11 year old] with my business partner. We specialise in creating paint effects etc., for commercial premises.

We have for the past year been working with a Company that sells clothes. They have 94 outlets in the UK, 20 in Europe and they are just branching out in USA. And we get to do them all )

Downside is, that we work mainly nights (. Just got back from 3 nights in Birmingham.

By the way, we are a female owned Company and 90% of our decorative artists are female.

 

[Blush]

well its not my birthday until next month, so until then I am still in my thirties! I will leave you to guess how old
I run two websites from my dancewear shop, and dance myself in my spare time.

 

[Dragon Lady]

I am 50 years old [gulp] I run an Interior Design Company [now 11 year old] with my business partner. We specialise in creating paint effects etc., for commercial premises. Creating an illusion

We have for the past year been working with a Company that sells clothes. They have 94 outlets in the UK, 20 in Europe and they are just branching out in USA. And we get to do them all )

Downside is, that we work mainly nights (. Just got back from 3 nights in Birmingham.

By the way, we are a female owned Company and 90% of our decorative artists are female.

 

[Peter Bowen]

I'm 38 but I often feel twice that!

I've got a degree and professional registration as a civil engineer but I've spent most of my working life as my own boss doing a couple of different things.

Lately I've realized that what I like most about any business is automating the work. I know it makes me a geek but that doesn't matter because I convinced a good looking woman to marry me 10 years ago and she still hasn't seen through me.

 

[Bri]

52 next month, cards and pressies please alaways grateful.

Currently: reinventing the wheel. Fire Protection Company, sprinklers, alarms, cctv, access control.

Looking for a managerial job too(got no money coming in)

Tennis based store closed, however will be relooking at that again for next year.

 

[SpeakOutMedia]

I am 21 and, along with my partner Jen, run a video marketing business that focuses specifically on embedded web video into homepages. We offer products such as video testimonials, company introductions etc.

Our other unique product is Web Presenters, very funky indeed. Info on the website!

It's great to see such a broad range of ages taking the big leap into self-employment.

Go well!
James

 

[The Panda]

I'm 49. Been self employed for 12 years but only in the past two set up my own business. Right at the start of the recession, how's that for bad timing. Age is not on my side but then maybe maturity is but I think my missus will disagree with that statement, but then she would wouldn't she.

 

[Mattonella Tile Studio]

32 next month, and have a tile showroom and tile fixing business. Been self employed for coming on up to 4 years.

 

[Ed O'Brien]

I have just turned 17 but have been running my own business since the age of 13!

Started out very small but am now looking for expansion, once my A levels are out the way.

Ed

 

[sm1]

I have just turned 17 but have been running my own business since the age of 13!

Started out very small but am now looking for expansion, once my A levels are out the way.

Ed

What business have you ran/ are you running?

Cheers

 

[Ed O'Brien]

What business have you ran/ are you running?

I have my own business selling homemade cake to local businesses and the general public. Used to supply a Cafe in my local town but they aren't doing so well at the moment.

Have been employed by another cafe to work on their premises and make all of the cakes there as well.

Ed

 

[sm1]

Sounds good

 

[rslyon]

Hi,

I am 30 and have started an internet ISP hosting company 10 years ago.
Now provide services for 100's of thousands of customers world wide.
Took me 7 years to fully setup.

Russ

 

[gouldie0]

27 years old, currently working full time in the financial services sector. Just started my own bookkeeping and payroll business and have plans to open a summer / after school club shortly.