Pictured above: Jamie Gudgeon

Young businessman Jamie Gudgeon went back to the classroom to inspire students to display the same entrepreneurial flare that allowed him to set up his own company.

Jamie, of Dresden, Stoke on Trent, launched Jamiedia shortly after leaving university at the age of 22. The company designs websites for organisations across the country and has four members of staff.

He has quickly built up an impressive portfolio of work for clients including the Hanley Economic Building Society, Staffordshire University and Staffordshire County Council.

Jamie said:  "I am originally from Lancaster but I settled in North Staffordshire after studying at Staffordshire University and starting the business".

"It was great to be asked back to give a talk to the current computing course students.  The idea was to make them think about starting their own business and I had some great feedback on the day."

Jamie is also helping job seekers to think about setting up their own businesses.

He took part in the City Breaks project run by the North Staffordshire Chamber of commerce and Industry.

"The idea is to support people who decide to stop claiming Jobseekers Allowance to start their own business," explained Jamie. "There are grants available and support from established businesses."

"I helped by mentoring a small group of jobseekers which was very rewarding."

"I have continued to work with two of the fledgling businesses and it is great to see them thrive."

Adrian Gilling of the newly formed Ultimate Business Solutions explained how Jamie gave him the boost to get his own website up and running.

"I really learnt a lot from the session. Jamie pointed me in the right direction and I'm much more aware of how a website can benefit my business in the long run," said Adrian.