Over the last few weeks we at the Voice and our partners have worked hard to give direct guidance and help to individuals looking to start up a new Business as well as those established businesses that have entertained the idea of expanding to increase their profitability.

We would like to thank all those who participated in this initial program. We set out on this process because we new that their were perceived obstacles in the way of members of the black community setting up there own business, sourcing funding, gaining advice and understanding the best company structure for them. As much as possible our banking and business professionals have taken time out to speak face to face with each individual to get to the bottom of their specific needs and we are happy to say that by and large the events had an incredible empowering effect of the attendees to give them the confidence first in their idea and also in themselves and ability to see their ideas and businesses take shape.

So we will now follow with interest these entrepreneurs on their journey to a greater independence and to financial prosperity and assist them were we can along with our wider community. Over the coming months we will be highlighting all the different issues surrounding starting up and maintaining your business, but if you have missed any issues or features or would like further information writing your business plan go to www.voice-online.co.uk/voice_business/ were you can also watch interviews with black business people giving insight into how they started as well as advice or email conrad.haughton@gvmedia.co.uk who will assist as much as possible with who may be best positioned to give you assistance.