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New Initiatives Boost Mentoring for Minority Entrepreneurs

8/22/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Professor Monder Ram OBE joins the National Business Mentoring Council to improve mentoring access for ethnic minority entrepreneurs in the UK, focusing on collaboration and quality mentorship.
The Small Business Ministerial Council in Victoria, Australia, chaired by Dr. Suji Sanjeevan, will advise the government on small business issues, representing over 718,000 small businesses vital to the state's economy.

History

Historical Context

In 2003, the UK government established the Ethnic Minority Business Task Force to tackle entrepreneurship disparities, as ethnic minority businesses constituted about 6% of all UK firms. Professor Monder Ram's role with the National Business Mentoring Council highlights ongoing efforts to improve mentorship access for these entrepreneurs, crucial for enhancing economic diversity amid the 718,000 small businesses in Victoria, Australia.

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Story summary

Professor Monder Ram OBE joins the National Business Mentoring Council to improve mentoring access for ethnic minority entrepreneurs in the UK, focusing on collaboration and quality mentorship.
The Small Business Ministerial Council in Victoria, Australia, chaired by Dr. Suji Sanjeevan, will advise the government on small business issues, representing over 718,000 small businesses vital to the state's economy.

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