Case Study
In 2007, Paul Creighton and Mark
Creighton were honoured with the
Young Entrepreneurs of the Year
award in recognition of their
success with the electronics
company they founded. Advanced
Electronic Solutions.
Based in Cookstown, Co. Tyrone,
Advanced Electronic Solutions or
AES, supplies and installs a hi-tech
electronic security system as well
as manufacturing two exclusive
products for the security and
monitory markets.
Rapidcam.co.uk is an all-in-one
CCTV camera and integrated
recording unit.
FarmCameras.co.uk is a long range,
wireless CCTV system that can help
farmers monitor, calving, lambing
and foaling from a distance.
Commenting on their success, Paul
and Mark said: ÒWeÕre delighted
with the award. WeÕve received
substantial interest in our business
in the run up to the competition and
this is the icing on the cake for us.Ó
Congratulating Paul and Mark on
their win, Gerry Ford, Director of
Shell Livewire, said: ÒThe judges
were very impressed by Advance
Electronic Solutions. The business
has outstanding potential and their
enthusiasm and drive makes them
real Livewires!Ó
Advantage
Northern Ireland
All of its programmes are supported with an online
product and service package that further enhances the
experience for young people.
Young Entrepreneurs Programme
The programme uses a variety of outreach and
promotional campaigns to encourage 16-30 year olds to
consider starting a business as a career option. Advantage
offers online products and services that assist in all
aspects of business development covering the research,
start-up and growth phases of a business venture.
Business Boot Camp
Business Boot Camp is delivered in partnership with
Invest NI and encourages more young people from
disadvantaged areas to consider starting a business.
The Boot Camp combines a fun Ôimpact dayÕ that gives
an insight into running a real business, and offers local
and international training.
The Big Idea
The Big Idea, in partnership with Invest NI and Unltd.,
is a programme that aims to get students thinking in
creative and original ways to improve the way in which
they study and work in the long term. Students explore
their wishes and frustrations and develop their Ôbig
ideaÕ. A judging panel made up from the local business
community selects the best idea and Advantage
provides the resources to turn the idea into a reality.
Shell Livewire Awards
The Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards celebrates
the success of young people in business. The Awards
are open to any young business owner under the age
of 31 who has recently started in business.
Tel: 02890 930046
Email: info@advantage-ni.com
Web: www.advantage-ni.com
Advantage manages a range of programmes
that encourage young people to think
creatively and innovatively to maximise
their enterprise potential.