Two University students help fellow entrepreneurs break the start-up barrier.

Added: (Tue Nov 22 2005)

Pressbox (Press Release) - It seems it is far more likely today to witness students writing business plans than it is to see them buried in a pile of textbooks. Two such entrepreneurs from Portsmouth have launched StudentSites.co.uk - a service that offers undergraduates the chance to purchase web space on the Internet without severely denting the overdraft.

“We are always talking to friends and students from other Universities who think up great ideas for web sites, but can’t afford to take them any further.” Explains Justin Elliott, co-founder of the service. “We wanted to launch a service that would not only provide an affordable way for them to launch a site, but would also offer free guidance and help whenever they needed it”.

The service offers three different packages according to how much web space the student needs. Once the account is set up, an online control panel allows them to administer every aspect of their web space. Students can also automatically install software such as online shopping carts onto their site, without needing any technical knowledge.

“We knew that it was important to make it as easy as possible for students to use the service.” Explains Tom England, co-founder of StudentSites.co.uk. “We don’t use any technical jargon and students are welcome to contact us if they need any help setting up their web site”.

The service can be accessed by going to http://www.studentsites.co.uk. Any questions can be emailed to sales@studentsites.co.uk or by using the contact details below:

Justin Elliott
07769971717
justin.elliott@studentsites.co.uk

Tom England
tom.england@studentsites.co.uk