My business instincts began from an early age. I excelled in Business at school gaining a distinction in Advanced GNVQ Business. It was during studying business that I grew an interest in the internet and recognised the potential it offered to other businesses.

I went on to gain a 1st class BSc (Hons) Internet Computing degree from Northumbria University. As part of my degree course I was employed full time for 15 months at Gateshead Council, my duties mainly involved the creation and evaluation of websites.