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Aruna has real designs for shoes

2:30pm Saturday 13th March 2010

When Aruna Seth set out to design the most beautiful shoes in the whole world. Seh wasn't exactly sure where her journey would take her.

Artist takes the LEAD

1:04pm Friday 12th March 2010

An artist has seen her business grow in unexpected directions, thanks in part the LEAD programme and the help she has received from the other businesses that are now participating in it.

Kavita inspires North West businesses

1:07pm Friday 12th March 2010

One of Britain’s most successful entrepreneurs – visited the North West to give business owners a personal insight into the challenges, risks and rewards of launching a new venture.

Esmail wins rising star award

12:17pm Friday 12th March 2010

Manchester entrepreneur wins Rising Star Award at annual awards ceremony.

Saira backs women mean business event

10:08am Thursday 11th March 2010

The Apprentice star Saira Khan showed that women mean business at an exhibition showcasing the finest female-run businesses Lancashire has to offer.

EMBF awards head to Liverpool

12:06pm Thursday 11th March 2010

This years Ethnic Minority Business Awards Northwest will take place in Liverpool later this month.

From wasteland to wonderland

12:04pm Friday 12th February 2010

Entrepreneur, Abdul Hafiz, has trans-formed a blighted spot used as a dumping ground into a successful commercial and residential development.

New owner will put Harry Ramsden’s on map

6:20pm Wednesday 20th January 2010

Harry Ramsden’s, the world’s most famous fish and chip shop brand, has been bought by an Asian multi-millionaire businessman who has pledged to put it “ back on the map”.

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Life begins at 65 for Daksha!

5:46pm Wednesday 18th November 2009

She may be 65 but that hasn't stopped Daksha Kumar, from being signed up by Tesco.

Husband and wife win young achievers prize

10:31am Friday 13th November 2009

A husband and wife team who set-up a letting and property management service, have won the young achievers prize at the annual Scottish Asian Business Awards.

Are you sure you've got enough rice Imdad?

11:26am Friday 6th November 2009

A joiner has started a new career — as a rice importer and he's got 50 tonnes of it to sell!

Win a meal for two in our Diwali competition!

12:10pm Thursday 8th October 2009

Diwali or ‘Deepavali’ – The festival of Lights – is celebrated by Indians all over the world with a great deal of joy as it is a period that signifies new beginnings.

Worried about Debt?

1:09pm Thursday 24th September 2009

Expert advice about how to deal with debt from Nasreen Karim, senior partner at Platinum Partnership Solicitors.

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Islamic Finance Conference

1:08pm Thursday 10th September 2009

An Islamic finance conference is to take place in Leeds next month.

Designer clothes for your Rajas and Ranis

2:36pm Friday 21st August 2009

Two sisters have opened a designer children’s boutique catering for two to fifteen year olds.

Jenab's new style academy

12:17pm Thursday 13th August 2009

Training courses for aspiring make-up artists and stylists are being offered at a new beauty academy.

New North West development group launched

11:05am Thursday 13th August 2009

A new group aimed at improving life for the black and ethnic minority population has been launched in the North West.

Restaurant celebrates special day

9:38pm Monday 10th August 2009

A leading Bradford restaurant helped mark 62 years of Pakistani independence.

Asiana aims to bring good fortune to parliament

3:37pm Wednesday 29th July 2009

Oriental food and drink specialist Asiana Ltd is aiming to bring some much needed good fortune to UK MP’s.

Masala Zone opens in Bayswater

12:51pm Wednesday 15th July 2009

Indian casual dining restaurant Masala Zone’s latest branch in Bayswater has opened.

Imran invited to Downing Street

5:42pm Wednesday 1st July 2009

I-Teddy inventor Imran Hakim was invited to a Downing Street reception and whilst he was there, challenged Gordon Brown on what’s being done to support the next generation of entrepreneurs.