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	Ampod Business Consulting & Training Ampod Business Development & Training provides services to people who want to start a business, aspiring business owners and existing small businesses. We help them to achieve their ambitions as business owners and realise their dreams. www.ampod.co.uk
	The Small Business Service The Small Business Service (SBS) is an agency of the Department of Trade and Industry. We have a simple vision - we want the UK to be the best place in the world to start and grow a business. We are working with the rest of government to deliver this vision. www.sbs.gov.uk
	Business Link for London Business Link for London is part of the national Business Link network, run by the Government’s Small Business Service. Its aim is to help London businesses make the most of the opportunities afforded by the Capital’s business environment, as well as overcoming the challenges it presents. Every year its team of expert advisers helps thousands of businesses in London. They provide practical, impartial and independent advice on every aspect of running a business, from cashflow and IT, to export and design, to staff development and finding new customers. More information can be found online at www.businesslink4london.com
	National Black Womens Network (NBWN) The National Black Women’s Network (NBWN) was founded in 1999, and is a non-profit network organisation dedicated to raising the status and position of black women in all walks of life. The NBWN provides dynamic initiatives through network support, enabling women from diverse backgrounds and occupations to develop strong professional and social contacts; high quality training and education programmes; leadership and national recognition. Baroness Howells of St. David and Brenda Emmanus are enthusiastic patrons of the Network. www.nbwn.org
	DTI Best Practice This site provides you with a toolkit of practical business advice for achieving best practice in your business It contains hundreds of best practice guides, case studies and factsheets – and a range of online, self-assessment tools. Find out what works for other businesses, and what doesn't. And, whatever your business's size, age or sector, find out how you could become more efficient, competitive and profitable. http://www.dti.gov.uk/bestpractice/.
	Navron Event Managemen Located in London, Navron Event Management is a dynamic organisation that provides an event management service to clients throughout the UK. Established in 2007, the company has over 10 years experience in the Events and Conferences sector. Whether your event is a soiree for 20 or a conference 2000, Navron Event Management will ensure it achieves the client's objectives and exceeds all expectations. Experienced personnel and trusted ancillary suppliers are committed to taking the pressure from the client and provide optimal solutions to ensure success.
	Greater London Enterprise (GLE) GLE is London’s economic development company. While owned by the London Boroughs, it is commercially and constitutionally independent and receives no public subsidy. This unique positioning enables GLE to invest its profits to deliver quality support to enterprise for growth and regeneration across the capital on the Boroughs behalf. Focusing on SMEs, GLE has developed a track record of successful borrowing, lending, investing, managing funds and assets and developing property and innovative financial techniques to deliver for London. www.gle.co.uk
	oneLondon oneLondon, a subsidiary of Greater London Enterprise (GLE), is an enterprise and regeneration agency. As a membership organisation, it is a partnership of the private and public sectors; members are: BT, Cadbury Schweppes, Corporation of London, Greater London Enterprise, HSBC, Lloyds TSB, London South Bank University, St. George plc and United Biscuits. www.one-london.com
	Urban Hype Consultancy Ltd Urban Hype is a web development agency which provides comprehensive start to finish solutions for all internet business needs from web site design, hosting and maintenance to integrated information technology solutions. Founded in 2002, Urban Hype has grown into a successful business with a varied portfolio of clients including Let's Talk Business.biz. www.urbanhype.net
	IMAN Iman, the famous beauty and legendary model, founded IMANCosmetics and IMAN Skin Care for women of colour in 1994 after a sixteen-year career as a top runway and print star. Iman Makeup and Iman Cosmetics utilize breakthrough ingredients for the multi-cultural, multi-racial woman of colour. Thus, Iman is recognized as the expert in African American cosmetics and black skin care. www.Iman.com
	Organza Events Organza Events provides a highly successful ‘one stop shop’ event management and promotional service; offering a high profile venue finding service, provides customised conferences, meetings, seminars, product launches and themed parties. Organza Events provides a first class service which goes beyond all expectations - saving time, money, and hassle. www.organzaevents.com
	The Gleaner-Voice Group The Gleaner-Voice Group was formed in May 2004 by two separate companies each with their own distinct histories of providing quality media to the African-Caribbean community. The union brings together an impressive global portfolio of traditional and electronic publications. www.voice-online.co.uk

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