"We really enjoyed the business challenge and even though the pressure was on at times, we really did learn so much!"

Natalie, 11, Doncaster on a b&e enterprise challenge

"It has inspired me to start my own business"

Laura, 12, Sheffield on support from the b&e entrepreneur exchange

"My work experience placement has been really valuable and I enjoy going back on a regular basis to help with film and design projects. I have had the chance to meet and interview lots of different business people and my work is getting recognised which is helping me to build a very strong portfolio and means I should have a better chance of impressing a future employer."

Danny, 14, Barnsley on a b&e work experience placement

"I enjoyed the whole experience as it was very different from school or anything I have ever done before."

Luke, 15, Rotherham on a b&e work experience placement

"Before I started working here, I thought it would be quite hard working with so many people. I was wrong, I really enjoyed working here, in fact this is the kind of job I would like when I finish College."

Adil, 17, Rotherham on a b&e work experience placement

"It is important that young people get the opportunity to meet entrepreneurs to get them excited and interested in entrepreneurship. Young people have no boundaries and industry needs their ideas and talents."

Ruth, 19, Sheffield, a young entrepreneur member of the b&e entrepreneur exchange

"All staff and pupils involved were very impressed with the organisation. It has been an inspiring experience and already students are asking, 'When is the next one, Miss?'."

Sev Bouclier Director of Specialism, Sheffield Park Academy on involvement in a b&e innovation competition

"Liz, we had a fantastic experience on Friday. The school was buzzing with excited students who all enjoyed their experience. We had a visiting school delegation and they commented very positively about the feel of the school. The entrepreneurs were first class and provided a very realistic Den experience. Some have volunteered to maintain links and the students are keen to do this. We really do appreciate the input from the entrepreneurs and b&e in setting this up".

Gillian Ward, Teacher Chaucer School, Sheffield on utilising the services of b&e's entrepreneur exchange.

"I would advise every school and head teacher to get involved with this - working on something real makes so much difference to our pupils and there is nothing like this out there especially to help the pupils study their business courses"

Alex Lithgow, Springwell Community Special School on the schools participation in the I Know I Can Barnsley Big Challenge delivered by b&e

"Being involved in this competition gives our students the practical elements of business studies and has helped me identify their strengths and weaknesses and make the course more real.

Vicky Arnett, Barnsley Academy on the schools participation in the I Know I Can Barnsley Big Challenge delivered by b&e.

"This changed my outlook on young people, schools and on my own business"

Kevin Steel, the marketing mixer on supporting a schools enterprise program, delivered by b&e

"Business & Education South Yorkshire plays a vital role between businesses and schools to enable young people to experience work and develop there own skills and expectations. The work-wise scheme is not only work experience but is developing tomorrows talent. We need schools and businesses in our region to back work wise for us all to survive."

Pete Kerfoot Apprentice Training Supervisor, Davy Markham Ltd.

"As employers we are influencing the content and are able to ensure that it meets exactly the criteria we are looking for in young people when they are applying for apprenticeships. work-wise is simple, easy, effective and entirely designed to industry standards".

Alison Bettac, Learning and Development Manager for the UK and Europe, Firth Rixson on b&e's work-wise programme.

"This has been a fantastic experience, if we support these young people they really show you what they can do!"

Barnsley Business involvement with the b&e entrepreneur exchange

"We wanted to give the students a chance to use their creativity and come up with modern designs with no restrictions. Our two employees Jim and Steve who worked with the team were impressed with their ideas and enthusiasm plus it gave the students the chance to experience the world of work, whilst improving their knowledge of design, marketing and finance. It also means we could build relationships with the schools and identify any potential young designers of the future!"

Chris Hudson, Managing Director Chimo Holdings on involvement in a b&e Innovation Competition.

"The Entrepreneur Exchange has given me the direction and inspiration to transform Green Street Media into a national scale brand, the support and encouragement that I have received has really helped me in expanding my business and improving our brand identity."

Conrad Thornton, Green Street Media

"Rob, thank you for signing me up for the promoting your business event. Hearing Gilbert share his experiences this morning was extremely helpful. Thank you again for offering such great workshops."

Koreen Clements , a client on the b&e Enterprise Coach programme (Part of the Sheffield Enterprise Programme)

"It was the most valuable meeting I have had in my business development journey so far"

Ben Rands, client after meeting James Wilson, We Love Sleep through b&e's Entrepreneur Exchange