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10,000 SMALL BUSINESSES IS A BUSINESS GROWTH PROGRAMME PROVIDING ENTREPRENEURS WITH THE SKILLS, NETWORKS AND RESOURCES TO HELP THEIR BUSINESSES ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.

Delivered in Leeds, it is offered on a fully funded basis to small businesses and social enterprise leaders from Yorkshire and the Humber.

Shakoor Ahmed, Managing Director of Lahore Cafe Bar, commented: “The course is very practical and the combination of real life business problems and expertise knowledge is a killer combination. I am now managing my business in a practical way with a clear view.”

INTERESTED TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE 10,000 SMALL BUSINESSES PROGRAMME? Visit our website to register for more information: http://business.leeds.ac.uk/10ksb

Leeds University Business School

The Network of In�uence

Annual Dinner &Business Awards 2013�ursday 23rd May . Double Tree Hilton She�eld

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The idea of developing a network of

influence was conceived in 1997 by the

late Arshad Chaudhry. The realisation

that business support agencies were

not engaging with the Asian business

community and that a gateway was

needed to enable mainstream agencies

to reach this community was the driver.

The idea was pretty simple ,not to

recreate the wheel but to help the

existing business support network by

opening doors into an entrepreneurial

and dynamic business community, but

one which could do with better

management and financial discipline.

One of ABDN’s great strengths is the

balance between communities that it

brings at all levels. ABDN continues to

prosper in tumultuous times as it has

never let go of its ethos of breaking

barriers, bringing communities together

and making a di�erence. Corporate

Social Responsibility is high on the

ABDN agenda. and the opportunities

that we see for the future. We invite

you all to be part of them. So let us

revel in this great celebration and

inspiresuccess.

Arshad ChaudhryFounder ABDN

ABDN mission is to be the voice of business in the locality and a

driving force to support member’s productivity and profitability

in challenging global markets. We will achieve our mission and

objectives by Influencing key stakeholders at all levels, delivering

value added commercial services, promoting inter-trading through

networking and events. We will help businesses raise the skills and

competencies of their workforce, supporting enterprise and

entrepreneurship, whilst celebrating and promoting the success of

members and their contribution to their communities. Our vision is

to be recognised as the best Networking Organisation throughout

the UK by never foregoing our values that are:

. Inspirational and change orientated. Customer-focused and entrepreneurial. Trust and Integrity. Open and inclusive

Following on from Arshad’s hard work his legacy continues and

ABDN can now be found in three parts of the country. West Yorkshire ,

the North West and South Yorkshire.

For further information and details contact:

ABDN West Yorkshire—Gurdev Dahele MBE

Tel: 07740477066 email: [email protected]

ABDN North West—Awais Shaid


ABDN South Yorkshire - Irshad Akbar







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The UK for the last three years has been in the midst of the

deepest recession this country has seen for many years.

It is claimed that we are now in a double dip recession,

however there is hope on the horizon that we may be clawing

our way out of the economic gloom, however for many businesses

it is getting tougher. As businesses have used their resources to

survive the recession, coping with the upturn can be treacherous.

Targeted support through She�eld Hallam University, The She�eld

City College and financial support from the banks supported by

Finance Yorkshire provides targeted Business Support to businesses

that can help them through these tumultuous times and it is important

that businesses have the right support available. That is why we are

proud to be associated with Wosskow Brown and Hentons Chartered

Accountants who provide dedicated support to businesses from a

legal and financial perspective.

The theme of our inaugural event is breaking barriers.

Minority communities have done well in business, but the vast majority

are still anchored within their comfort zones, inner city ghettos serving

their own communities. We need to break out and mainstream these

businesses. There is a big world out there, beyond our immediate

horizons. There are great opportunities even in recession both at home

and beyond. We must break these artificial barriers and venture beyond

our comfort zones. Ethnic Minority businesses have exceptional qualities,

entrepreneurial flair, hard work, integrity and a strong family support

network. These are key ingredients for success, harnessed and nurtured

we can become the driver for UK PLC coming out of the recession.

Looking across South Yorkshire and beyond we see rags to riches

stories around every corner. Many came to the UK without formal

education and no experience of running significant businesses,

creating enterprises, providing employment and bringing vibrancy

and colour to the economic scene. We celebrate these achievements

tonight of business men and women who have broken many barriers

and given our communities a great sense of pride and hope for the

future. ABDN aim is to work with businesses in the sub region and

beyond to make a di�erence. Ethnic minority businesses have bucked

the trend and tough times faced have motivated these businesses on

to do more.

We are excited about the achievements of our business community

and the opportunities that we see for the future. We invite you all to

be part of them. So let us revel in this great celebration and

inspiresuccess.

It is a great honour and privilege to

welcome you to ABDBN 2013 Annual

dinner and Business Awards in South

Yorkshire.

The event over the years in Leeds has

broken many barriers to become an

inspirational extravaganza, and

celebrating achievements in our region.

We are fortunate to have the support of

our headline sponsors Goldman Sachs

10,000 Small Business programme as

well as other local sponsors for making

this event possible.






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Finance Yorkshire Ltd is a company limited by guarantee (Registered No 07075478). Finance Yorkshire Ltd (0845 649 0000) comprises three sub funds, Finance Yorkshire Equity Fund, which is managed by Viking Fund Managers Limited, Finance Yorkshire Small Loans Fund, which is managed by EV Business Loans Limited and Finance Yorkshire Seedcorn Fund, which is managed by Enterprise Ventures Limited. Each of these Fund Managers is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Finance Yorkshire is the £90 million fund which provides businesses across Yorkshire and Humber with funding to grow.

The Fund provides seedcorn, loan and equity investments ranging from £15,000 and £2million, to help small and medium businesses raise the funding they need alongside investment from the commercial market.

The Fund can back eligible businesses through critical stages of growth from early stage to major expansion.

Funding to grow.

Seedcorn FinanceUp to £780k

Business Loans£15k - £150k

Equity Linked Fi-nance £100k - £2m

www.finance-yorkshire.comTel. 0845 649 0000

[email protected] us on Twitter @financeyorks






Irshad Akbar Chairman ABDN South YorkshireIrshad, for the past 25 years, has been involved in training,business enterprise support and development. His knowledgeof private and social enterprise has proved invaluable indelivering support to businesses. His knowledge of minoritycommunities has ensured that culturally sensitive mechanismsare employed for “hard to reach” organisations to accessappropriate services.

Shamsa Latif MSc Human Resources Licentiate IPDPrior to her career in the Civil Service, Shamsa was appointed Chief Executive of one of the largest voluntary training organisations in Europe. Her experience in Human Resources, Training and Development is an asset to ABDN members.

Akeela MohammedAkeela is owner and Manager of Cavendish House Private Nursery in Doncaster. She is a member of Doncaster Women’s Independent Advisory group and also a member of Doncaster Safeguarding Board and attends the DSCB Education sub group and Sexual Exploitation and tra�cking sub group.

Mohammed Mahroof Bsc (Hons) MRICSFollowing a career in the public sector, Mahroof joined Mark Jenkinson & son in 2010. He has an in depth knowledge of public sector property, asset management, and has been involved in many major local authority projects.

Amar SaleemAmar Heads up the Business Training Division at She�eld Chamber of Commerce. He works with medium to large companies all over the UK to deliver bespoke in house development projects based on client requirements.

Abdul KhayumHaving worked in senior positions in the Public, Private and the Voluntary Sector. Abdul now manages his own o�ce rental business providing business support and o�ce accommodation to a diverse range of businesses.

ABDN South Yorkshire Team






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The SheffieldCollege

At The She�eld College we want to encourage more people to consider starting up a business as a career option. This is part of our commitment to the City’s strategy of generating more wealth and employment options. Enterprise and entrepreneurship are at the heart of our curriculum and we recognise the importance of these skills in building successful businesses and careers.

We are a highly successful at this and are a nationally recognised Beacon College for Enterprise.

Given the opportunity, everyone can develop the skills to be an enterprising person, an enterprising employee or entrepreneur.

The She�eld College Enterprise Gateway o�ers:

Enterprise experiences for studentsTeaching and learning support and resourcesA space to work and develop ideasSupport of a strong alumni networkBusiness and Enterprise workshops Networking events Test trading opportunities

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Enterprise Gateway

ENTERPRISE - at the heart of our training

“The She�eld College set me along the right path. I knew I had made the right decision when I stepped through the doors on the �rst day of my course. It has been very full-on but my talents and skills have really developed. Today my business is going from strength to strength.”

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Improving the lives ofdisadvantagedcommunities

Turning challengesinto oppertunititessince 1990

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A social enterprise is an organization that applies commercial strategies to maximiseimprovements in human and environmental well-being, rather than maximising profits forexternal shareholders.

Social enterprises can be structured as a for-profit or non-profit, and may take the form of aco-operative or mutual society, social business or charity.

Many commercial enterprises would consider themselves to have social objectives, but commitment to these objectives is motivated by the perception that such commitment will ultimately make the enterprise more financially valuable. Social enterprises di�er in that they do not aim to o�er any benefit to their investors, except where they believe that doing so will ultimately further their capacity to realize their social and environmental goals.

She�eld Business School at She�eld Hallam University regards social enterprise as a strategic imperative that enhances the well-being of the community through business action.

We o�er enterprise support, short-courses, post-graduate degrees and research partnerships to help develop business expertise. We are delighted to sponsor the Social Enterprise of the Year award as this reflects the growing importance of this dynamic within all sectors.

Services for business 0114 225 [email protected]

Sohail Rashid - CEO Property NetworkSohail started out by setting up a property department arm of J B Law. The remit involved business development, marketing, recruitment, training and financial forecasting. He also spent 18 months working with Steria, where he project managed their first outsourced legal process platform. After completing this he moved on to develop Property Network, a new application that will leadthe way property is bought and sold in the UK by providing consumers with more control and transparency in the property buying and selling process on an innovative viral platform. Sohail led the development and integration of Property Network on the Facebook platform and is now overseeing the company becoming the leading social media solution for estate agents.

Abigail Haruna-Musa— Managing Director 1st Resource LtdAbigail studied for her Masters at the University of Leeds and holds a Bachelors degree in Business Education from the Ahmadu Bello University Zaria Nigeria. She is also a member of Leeds Dragon Den Strictly Come Business, where she is able to mentor and motivate entrepreneurs achieve their personal aims and ambitions. Abigail is involved in various voluntary & Charitable groups. Director of the Nigerian Community in Leeds, current board member of ABDN in West Yorkshire, Ex Vice-President of the Federation for Small Business (FSB Leeds branch 2007) and a member of the Twins andMultiple Birth Association where she runs the Marathons to raise funds. Abigail achieved the Inspirational Success Award in 2007 by the European Trust Fund & LSC. Abigail was also amongst three shortlisted nominees for the best female entrepreneur at the first Yorkshire Black & Ethnic Convention (YBEC) in 2007. Abigail’s journey to starting her own business came with the birth of her twin boys. They continue to remain a strong drive to her success.

James Newman Chairman of the LEPJames is the first Chairman of the She�eld City Region Local Enterprise Partnership Board, established in November 2010.He is also the Chairman of two Public companies, senior Non-Executive Director of two others, Chairman of Finance Yorkshire and a former Master Cutler and is well-known across the City Region’s business community. He has recently retired asDeputy Chairman of the Board of Governors at She�eld Hallam University. James is a Yorkshire man born and bred with a career spanning more than 35 years, which includes senior roles with a large number of di�erent industries including manufacturing, services and utilities.

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HELPING BUILD BUSINESSESPRACTICAL ADVICE, NOT JUST LEGAL

In December 2012, Amy lost her wonderful little girl Sophie ina tragic accident, no one ever predicted that this could happen to them, it’s something that happens to someone else, somewhere else. Amy worst nightmare became her reality. Sophie was an amazing little girl therefore Amy and her family are determined that Sophie’s memory can be felt positively to support children who live with the injuries like Sophie’s and life’s challenges caused by burns.

Sophie’s Fund is part of the She�eld Children’s Hospital Theo’s Burns club which provides opportunities for children who have been injured by a burn to help them to cometo terms with their painful injuries and treatment. The Burns Unit at She�eld Children’s Hospital treats over 300 new children a year. The care children receive is complex and extremely painful with repeated surgery over many years. The long term e�ects of a burn injury are not just physical, the children have to learn to come to terms with their scarring and the e�ect that has on their school life and friendships.

The aim of Theo’s Burns Club is to enable the children to learn to deal with their scarring and treatment throughattending specialised camps where they can meet other children with burn injuries and take part in exciting activities, with health professionals providing expert support.

This is a local South Yorkshire charity supporting children through She�eld Hospital, it’s not well resourced and every penny counts to continue to o�er children support where often no other service is available outside of She�eld and the South Yorkshire area.

The Children's Hospital, She�eld is a Regional Burns Unit and takes children from as far north as Whitby, across to Hull and south to Chesterfield. We can also take children from across the country if there is a shortage of burns beds. We can accept children and young people with burn injuries up to 30% body surface area. We take all types of burn injury including chemical and electrical burns and skin loss conditions, and we have intensive care support if required. We also take infants with burns up to 30% depending on where and what their injuries are. For additional information please contact Lindsay Marris , Rebecca Tye or Kathryn Topham by email : [email protected].

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