When we announced our plans to open an exciting new enterprise centre for young people, I had a feeling it wouldn't be long before the press started using the B word.
And, true to form, they didn't keep us waiting long. Just a few days after we unveiled plans to take over an empty shop in a disadvantaged neighbourhood, one of our local free papers described the project as creating "a headquarters for budding Bransons".
Branson. Britain's favourite entrepreneur. But he's not our only one.
And although I like to think big, I'm not expecting us to help any young people launch a transatlantic airline, mobile phone network or Intercity rail service any time in the near future.
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