With the increase in university tuition fees due to kick in next year there was the inevitable rush to get a space at university this year, but did all those students consider the alternatives? With more and more young people starting their own businesses perhaps a (costly) degree is no longer as important as it once was.

Rather than getting themselves into thousands of pounds worth of debt - even those attending this year - these young people could be starting on the career ladder. Yes, there are costs to starting a business, but there are resources available to help and at least there wouldn't be the additional burden of a student loan to contend with. What do you think - entrepreneurialism now or in three years time with a degree and debt as well...

Whenever you do decide to make those first steps into business get in touch with Paper Mountain Solutions to find out how they can help by outsourcing key tasks and freeing up your time to build your business.