BUDDING tycoon Adam Hosker has prepared for his exit from cult show The Apprentice - by launching a new business.

The 28-year-old car salesman from Blackburn could be the one told: "You're fired!" by Sir Alan Sugar on BBC 1 tonight.

But he has set up his own website, touting himself as a car industry fixer in preparation for missing out on the £100,000 first prize.

Viewers have so far seen Adam survive three attempts to oust him from the list of contenders, all out to be the Amstrad founder's protege.

Last week he was involved in the three-strong boardroom showdown once again, after a task which saw his Stealth team make a hefty loss while trying to market English cuisine in northern France.

Smooth-talking salesman Adam, who quit his job at a Renault delearship in Preston to take part in the show, has now hired a London public relations firm to advance his career and is offering advice to those wanting to avoid pitfalls in the automotive industry.

He claims he can find car buyers a package which will fit their requirements, without the vehicle costing them the earth.

He said: "As we know with cars, while being an essential tool that many of us feel passionate about, there are still decisions that need taking when buying them that need a business-like approach.

"You may all have heard the saying there are two certainties in life - 'death and taxes'.

"Well you can add another one to that - your car will depreciate'.

"If you speak to any accountant, they will tell you car depreciation is 40 per cent in the first year and 25 per cent per year for every year after that."

He encourages potential buyers to email him with their requirements and offers to help find them a good deal.

After Adam leaves the show, he will be mulling over his next career move at the three-bedroomed apartment he shares with long-term girlfriend Ruth, 21, in the Ribble Valley.

Friend Corrine Ginberg, 27, said: "Everyone in Blackburn is really proud of his achievements so far on the show.

"He's a down to earth lad with a good business head on him so I've no doubt he'll prove a success in whatever he does next."

Despite graduating in sports management at the University of Central Lancashire in 2004, Adam plumped for a career in sales after showing his entrepreneurial side as a youngster.

The lifelong Blackburn Rovers fan used to run a fantasy football league on the sprawling council-estate where he grew up, charging his mates £1 to enter.

He also had a stint selling match-day programmes at Ewood Park.

Another friend, finance administrator Anya Ford, 19, said Adam is a top salesman.

She said: "He's definitely got the gift of the gab and knows how to close a deal."