The document summarizes the findings of a project that provided support to minority entrepreneurs and small business owners. It describes the project activities, including skills audits and business development planning. Key findings included skills gaps in areas like strategic planning and marketing across different ethnic groups. Recommendations included the need for more support services tailored to the distinct needs of minority-owned businesses and better data collection.

1. LSC Project Dissemination Event Trendbyte Ltd

3. Project Findings Leslie McDonald

9. Project Findings Beneficiary Profile 7 12 5 6 19 15 10 Total 1 6 2 4 6 8 2 Women 6 6 3 2 13 7 8 Men Asian Caribbean African Social Commercial Existing Start-up ETHNIC ORIGIN SECTOR STATUS

12. Project Findings Skills Gap (2)

13. Project Findings Skills Gap (3)

14. Project Findings Development Issues

15. Project Findings Business Issues

17. Project Findings HRD Support Provided (2)

18. Project Findings HRD Support Status

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29. Web-Design & Marketing Processes

36. Entrepreneurs’ Feedback Leslie McDonald