Next week, the London Evening Standard will hold their second Business Connections event that will see Twitter UK’s General Manager Tony Wang, Ariadne Capital’s CEO Julie Meyer, and CEO of NationalField, Edward Saatchi discuss how small businesses and start-ups can use emerging technology to thrive in the business world.

At 13, Adam Allcock built his own computer and shortly after set up a computer retailing business with a turnover of £1.4 million. Not content with running his own company, He then continued on an academic route and gained 4 A* at A level, a BSc hons degree in Leadership and Management and is currently studying for a Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering. He also recently won 'Most Employable Young Person' at Entrepreneur Country's Young Masters Awards in association with Google. I interview the 20 year old computer prodigy, a shining example of young entrepreneurial talent within the IT sector.

On June 13th Real Business, in association with Investec and supported by the CBI, will bring together the largest, most proven group of entrepreneurs to unlock tactics for supercharged growth.

In episode one of the AVG Guru Series, Julie Meyer covers the state of play for entrepreneurs and small business in the UK and worldwide.

Unemployment is rampant. One million youths are out of work. Where will the new jobs come from? The answer to this question comes in two parts: the Good News and the Bad News.

Unemployment is rampant. One million youths are out of work. Where will the new jobs come from? The answer to this question comes in two parts: the Good News and the Bad News.