Companexus BAME Business Support Zone

Foreword by Stephen Anderson BAME (Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic) Business Adviser

I would like to welcome you to this business support zone for the BAME business community.

There is a high level of entrepreneurialism within the various BAME communities within London and the UK as a whole. BAME owned firms and individuals are no longer limited to operating in the ethnic niche and traditional markets, an increasing number of entrepreneurs from BAME communities are now running successful multi million pound businesses in mainstream, local and international markets, some of the growth sector are:

• Professional services
• ICT and media services
• Fashion and Manufacturing
• International Trade
• And other sectors

Diversity in business both professional and personal is within the fabric of the UK society.

CompaNexus is all about local business networking. I am a big believer in networking as a means to build vibrant local business communities. An effective network can achieve greater things than the individuals acting alone.

I encourage you to make contact with your peers using Companexus. Search for people and businesses that may be able to help you. Advertise your skills and business interests so people can contact you.

By building an effective local network your business will move forward more easily.

Stephen Anderson

Stephen Anderson has worked in the business support sector for over 9 years. His background working within the business support environment has been both in a national business agency (Business Link) and also for local business enterprise agencies.

As both a Business Adviser and as a Project Manager, Stephen has enhanced his BAME role through his experience of working with different communities and providing business support and entrepreneurial development.

For further information contact Stephen on 0207 278 5757 or sanderson@centa.co.uk