FreelanceStudents

FreelanceStudents' founder Timothy spotted a niche in the graduate employment market that big-time competitors like prospects.ac.uk and milkround.com had missed. Matching up graduates with freelance contracts means they get paid until they find a permanent job and gives them valuable experience, rather than forcing them to do the endless menial and unpaid tasks so many work experience placements demand. Small businesses benefit from the flexibility of contracts and having a young, enthusiastic pair of hands on deck. Timothy has innovatively doubled the website up as a student magazine, interactive blog and online community. It provides career support and lets graduates chat to each other, meaning prospective site users have a reason to keep coming back. Students can also contribute articles, providing yet more opportunity for young people to get something worthwhile on their cv's.

• Solves two market problems, helping small businesses and unemployed graduates and students
• Helps young people get valuable experience, setting them in better stead for getting a permanent job
• Website innovatively doubles up as a student magazine and support platform, encouraging customers to return and providing more help and opportunity for young people