A YOUNG business entrepreneur has been given a helping hand by a Hereford law firm to set up a gaming community website.

The business start-up team at Harrison Clark Rickerbys helped Josh Davies set up a community interest company, EDU Gaming.

Through its new Start-up Business Essentials legal package Josh has benefited from a suite of legal documents to protect him in the early phases and beyond.

Alison Scott, partner at Harrison Clark Rickerbys, said; "In our experience start-up businesses are often vulnerable in their early phases.

"Cash flow is difficult and it is therefore tempting to forego the establishment of proper contracts and agreements, or to cobble together documents through internet research.

"New businesses face a number of challenges and need support from local professionals in order to develop and thrive.

"We felt it would be useful to create a cost-effective suite of legal documents with easy payment terms in order to best support and protect businesses in these early phases, and throughout their lifetime."

EDU Gaming is a social media, publishing and community project with a focus on the educational value of video games.

It aims to promote awareness of developments in game-based learning to the general public and provide a free educational resource that uses video games as a context to deliver educational material.

Membership is free to all.

Josh, who attended Worcester College of Technology prior to graduating from Cardiff University and attaining a master’s degree from the University of Bournemouth, said: "I founded the concept of EDU Gaming upon a belief that games have far more value than just entertainment and the idea that there are lessons to be learnt from almost every game you play, whether it's transferable skills, academic knowledge, inspiration, or simply a point of interest.

"Our mission is to investigate the extent of these values and offer members the opportunity to discuss with like-minded people.

"I am delighted that the website is now up and running and really appreciate the support I received from Harrison Clark Rickerbys' Corporate team in getting this far. Their Start-up Business Essentials pack offers real value for money and I look forward to continuing to work with the team going forward."

For more information on EDU Gaming visit: www.edu-gaming.com/home