FlyingStart Shows Creative Potential In Recession

March 18, 2009 - PRLog -- GQ Editor Dylan Jones has said there are opportunities for creative new business startups even during an economic downturn.

Speaking to over 120 potential graduate entrepreneurs at the FlyingStart Rally (see http://www.flyingstartonline.com) and Creative Careers Fair at the University of Derby last week, Mr Jones revealed how he graduated from Saint Martins School of Art during a recession in the early 1980s.

"The economic downturn in the 1980s was one of the most creative periods," he said. "People were starting record labels, magazines and nightclubs. There was a huge vacuum for cultural enterprises to fill. Therefore a creative groundswell took place."

The arts, design and technology students heard Dylan, Editor for a decade of Gentleman's Quarterly (GQ) - the leading magazine at the top of the men's market, talk about the career breaks he has had, the unpredictability of magazine publishing and fashion tips for the 21st century gentleman.

Dylan explained how his big break came from seizing an opportunity: "I was unemployed and going to nightclubs a lot," he said. "A friend was shooting photographs for i-D magazine and needed someone to interview the person. I helped him out. Then the editor called me up and offered me a job."

He gave his top four tips for success as:

1. Luck
2. Hard work
3. Following your instincts
4. Dedicating yourself to not doing what everyone else does.

FlyingStart Online dedicated to getting student and graduate businesses started. Students and recent graduates can register for free support, a business mentor and practical advice at http://www.flyingstartonline.com.

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FlyingStartOnline (http://www.flyingstartonline.com) is dedicated to getting student and graduate businesses started through online support and live events throughout the UK.

Whether it's just an idea, an international hi-tech venture, a social enterprise or a small consultancy, FlyingStart is geared up to support graduates, up to five years out of university, realise their ambitions and support new businesses.

FlyingStartOnline (http://www.flyingstartonline.com) has over 12,900 members and has helped 592 new businesses get started, running 369 workshops and providing 778 hours of business and entrepreneurship training.