Black British business people: the emerging business force in London
Eric Osei, London Development Agency, UK
Abstract: This chapter explores the recent developments in Black British entrepreneurism and explains the reasons behind some of the changes. In addition, it outlines the contribution of Black business people to the London economy and highlights some of the successful Black entrepreneurs that are running businesses in mainstream sectors. Finally, the chapter outlines some of the key issues and barriers affecting the start-up and growth of Black-owned businesses in London, and make recommendations for increasing the numbers and the growth of these businesses.
Keywords: Black British business people; Black British entrepreneurs.
