How Young People Can Turn Creative Ideas into Business Ideas
A creative idea becomes a possible business when it solves a useful problem. Follow a simple route from sketch to a small, honest test.
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Articles by Robert Beckford
Robert Beckford is a dedicated community entrepreneur, innovative youth leader and passionate advocate for inclusion. Renown for blending high-energy recreation with skill-building to empower young people to drive social impact.
As founder of Nu FOCUS Education CIC, he champions inclusive programmes to uplift marginalised youth & spark creativity to strengthen communities.
Creator of the Starz Academy - he provides motivational tools for personal growth; driven by the mantra "Challenge. Do Something Different."
His track record combines bold innovation, real community change and relentless drive. Robert remains an inspiring force in youth education, action sports and community transformation.
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Twelve Books That Inspire Young Entrepreneurs and Big Ideas
Twelve books offer different ways into money, ideas and perseverance. Pair each with a short conversation or practical challenge.
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How Business Projects Build Problem-Solving Skills
Use a small business project to practise defining a problem, comparing options and learning from a fair test.
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