A YOUNG entrepreneur from Edmonton has scooped a national award for a website that helps small event organisers sell tickets online.

Shoobs allows companies and organisers of all sizes to set up an online ticketing, promotion and social networking platform.

Louise Broni-Mensah, from Clarendon Road, won £1,000 after being selected by a panel of judges and the public to be a Shell LiveWIRE Grand Ideas Award winner.

The 27-year-old came up with the idea after becoming frustrated by the inefficient selling process faced by smaller event organisers.

Her frustration was felt by Tim Campbell, the first winner of the BBC’s Apprentice, who invested in the business through the Bright Ideas Trust.

Via the site, event organisers can set up a profile ticketing page on a unique web address and customise their ticket event pages with pictures, video and audio.

The service is free for event organisers, but adds a booking fee to the ticket value.

The Shell LiveWIRE Grand Idea awards are designed to give aspiring young entrepreneurs a no-strings-attached prize of £1,000 to help them get their business ideas off the ground.

Ms Broni-Mensah also received support from Enfield Enterprise’s Start Now Programme, where she received expert advice from business advisors.

Speaking after winning the award, she said: “With growing youth unemployment and economic unrest, it may seem that there are little opportunities for today’s young generation.

"However, I encourage those with a business idea to take the plunge and go at it alone.

"Programmes like the Bright Ideas Trust, Shell LiveWire and StartNow can help you turn your business idea into reality."

She added: “Smaller event organisers are spending too much time, not to mention money, running around town selling tickets offline.

"We want to let them know that we are here to help, so they can concentrate on what really matters - putting on a great event."

To view the website visit www.shoobs.com.