Nicko Williamson is featuring in the new BBC Three television series Be Your Own Boss, which is screened tonight (Wednesday, September 12).

The six-part BBC Three series is fronted by Innocent drinks co-founder Richard Reed. Spurred on by his own story, Reed is making available an investment fund to the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Williamson is involved as a mentor and judge because of his expertise and experience in the transport sector, and his knowledge of starting and building businesses.

Climatecars, founded by entrepreneur Williamson at the age of 23, is an eco-friendly car service. It has become one of the fastest growing companies in its sector since it launched in 2007.

Climatecars was the first car service to add 100% zero emission electric cars to its fleet in London in 2012.

Despite challenging times in the UK & Europe, Climatecars continues to thrive in the face of adversity. During its last financial year Climatecars boasted a strong 24% increase in turnover to £2.73 million and remained profitable.

The amount of account customers has also increased to over 800 London based businesses and Climatecars has continued to create new jobs for both drivers and office staff.

Williamson, Climatecars CEO, said: “I was really encouraged to meet so many young people, who were full of enthusiasm, ideas and drive.

“In this era of austerity, negativity and job losses, I felt privileged to briefly get to know so many people who planned on starting their own businesses.

“The other mentors and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and hope it will show young people in the UK that starting your own business is a viable option”.

Be Your Own Boss, produced by Twofour Productions for BBC Three, airs weekly on Wednesday nights at 9pm from tonight.