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Meet the husband and wife team behind £10m success
1:03am Thursday 2nd September 2010
Poonam Gupta, an Indian immigrant who co-runs a £10 million commodities and logistics business from her home in Kilmacolm, is determined to quadruple the size of the operation over the next five years – but her husband, Puneet, wants to keep it as a cottage industry.
Halal hampers unveiled for Eid
5:30pm Thursday 2nd September 2010
A halal hampers company has unveiled their special Eid designs for the coming celebration.
Indian firm TATA to develop new JLR engines
4:44pm Thursday 12th August 2010
Indian engineering will play a role in the design of new Jaguar Land Rover engines, Tata Motors chief executive Carl-Peter Forster said today, a long-term threat to Ford which is now under contract to supply JLR engines.
Airport welcomes one millionth passenger
4:59pm Tuesday 3rd August 2010
Abu Dhabi International Airport welcomed its first one millionth passenger recenlty.
New authorised overdraft charges for customers
2:20pm Wednesday 30th June 2010
Spanish banking giant Santander became the latest group to announce plans to levy charges on current account customers who go into the red with permission.
Tesla breaks through iron curtain
1:58pm Friday 25th June 2010
This week saw Tesla CEO Elon Musk reveal that the company plans to build a further three new models this year, in addition to the Model S sedan that is already in the pipeline.
BA fires Virgin into Space!
3:06pm Thursday 17th June 2010
In an interview with executive business channel MeetTheBoss.tv, Virgin Galactic’s President Will Whitehorn explains just why innovation goes so much deeper than just being “the next step” in business.
World famous Therapy centre to open
2:03pm Thursday 17th June 2010
Bolton has become one of the first locations in the region to have a centre offering the ancient holistic medical system of ayurveda.
Saj is new head of O2 Customer Service Centre
5:20pm Wednesday 28th April 2010
O2 has announced the appointment of Saj Umarji as the new head of its Customer Service Centre in Bury.
Social entrepreneurs asked to step forward
3:20pm Tuesday 23rd March 2010
Social entrepreneurs from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic community, BAME, are being encouraged to develop their business opportunities and find out more about the help and support that is available.
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. She wasn't exactly sure where her journey would take her.
Eros £25m funding deal
2:03pm Friday 12th March 2010
Eros has announced a $25 million funding deal with Lloyds Banking Group.
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.
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.
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”.
Couple win one year ‘rent-free mortgage’ from Bank
5:35pm Wednesday 9th December 2009
A young man and his wife won't have to pay any rent on their Islamic mortgage after winning a prize.
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.
Tiger Awards finalists unveiled
10:28am Thursday 12th November 2009
The finalists have been announced for this years ABF Tiger 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!
Tiger awards speakers announced
11:11am Friday 6th November 2009
The Asian Business Federation has has announced of speakers for this years Tiger Awards.
Hitmii.com launches Hitmii Store
10:55am Friday 30th October 2009
Hitmii.com is launching its Hitmii Store this month providing local businesses with the perfect location to sell their products online.
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.
New recession busting service from council
3:40pm Thursday 10th September 2009
A new service providing employers with easy access to free advice and support has been launched by Pendle Council.
Islamic Finance Conference
1:08pm Thursday 10th September 2009
An Islamic finance conference is to take place in Leeds next month.
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