Saira Khan was runner-up in the first series of The Apprentice. She has since used her larger-than-life personality to inspire and encourage budding young entrepreneurs in her role as presenter of the CBBC show Beat the Boss.
In 2005, Sir Alan Sugar selected former London Underground employee Tim Campbell as his first 'apprentice'. Tim has since left Amstrad and founded The Bright Ideas Trust which supports young entrepreneurs.
Coventry University graduate Adam Desmond is in the fast lane to success with instrol.co.uk - a website that enables learner drivers to find an instructor and book lessons online.