Hello,

My name is Lauren Krugel and I'm a reporter for Canadian Press.

I'm working on an article right now about youth-run summer businesses. The article will appear in 15 newspapers across Canada.

I'm looking for youth (teenagers, preferably) who have started, or are planning on starting, their own businesses. I'd be asking about what challenges you've faced along the way, what made you decide to go into business for yourself etc.

If you're available for a quick phone interview sometime today or later this evening (Thursday May 3), you can contact me at lkrugel@cp.org.

Many thanks,

Lauren Krugel