The Shell LiveWire Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards recognise and reward achievements of young people in business. The annual Awards are recognised as the key independent competition in the UK for young entrepreneurs and participation gives businesses a great stamp of credibility. Shell continues to fund and support LiveWire since founding the programme in 1982.

Okay, so we didn't win, but we had a great day meeting and mixing with other young like-minded entrepreneurs and guzzling free Champagne! The LiveWire judges weren't quite as scary as the Dragons' Den panel, and it was great to get some good advice and guidance.

We exhibited a range of our best selling greetings cards, and our naughty '5 a Day' card, which stresses the importance to gay boys of getting fruity at least five times a day, was an instant hit!

As well as the annual Young Entrepreneur competition, Shell LiveWire provides information, advice and support to help young people, between 16 and 30, to start and develop their own business.