“Black. British. In Business & Proud” is the only study & report in the UK that considers the complete entrepreneurial life cycle for Black business owners in Britain, led by Black Business Network in partnership with Lloyds Bank. From ideation to a sustainable business model, this round up video gives insight to the report findings shaped by the voices of more than 800 Black people in Britain, consisting of students, employees, business owners and established entrepreneurs from social enterprise, B2B and B2C industries. READ THE FULL REPORT HERE: https://www.blackbusinessnetwork.online/bbibpreport #BBIBPreport #BlackBritishInBusinessAndProud #BlackEntrepreneursResearch

Black entrepreneurs have a long history in Britain of innovation, creativity and endurance in business; from hair & beauty giants Dyke & Dryden, to the property ownership of Caribbean & African migrants, and the political power of the Mangrove restaurant and Notting Hill Carnival. We add to the richness of British economics and to the fabric of British culture. It’s time that our contributions are documented and counted for our own benefit. ​Through the Black. British. In Business & Proud research we are doing just that and we want to showcase some of the amazing Black owned businesses that have brought Black Britain this far! Thank you to: Gapless Limited https://www.myshirtisgapeless.com/ Favour Events https://www.favour-events.com/ The Safety Box https://www.thesafetybox.org/ BlackOut UK https://blkoutuk.com/ Ultra Education https://ultra.education/ Black Women in Business Awards https://www.bwbawards.com/ The Black. British. In Business. & Proud survey is a collaboration between Black Business Network, Lloyds Bank & Savanta. This supportive research is led by the black business community to focus on the root causes behind the disparities we see in business growth & entrepreneurship; and more importantly, how we move forward together to create the equality we want to see in British Business. The first findings will be released in September this year and will continue over the next two years to test the progress we’re making. The tangible outcomes of the survey: 🎯 An action plan to support Black entrepreneurs in future-proofing their businesses 🎯Produce tangible products via Lloyds Bank's Black Business Advisory Committee that positively impact Black entrepreneurs moving forward 🎯Lead by example and set a standard for the engagement and support of Black entrepreneurs If you’re a Black entrepreneur, business leader or just starting out take part in this short 15mins survey and join 100’s of Black British entrepreneurs making their voices heard. TAKE SURVEY NOW https://www.blackbusinessnetwork.online/survey 👊🏽👊🏾👊🏿

MEET RUTH… A UK Black business owner & BBIBP survey participant... Now that the BBIBP survey is closed, with over 1100 participants we are moving onto the next exciting stage! We’re talking to the community through qualitative interviews, roundtable discussions and engaging with great businesses like Ruth’s ‘Pointe Black’ ballet school. Ruth took part in our survey last year and benefited from some of the report recommendations, check out her BBIBP journey. https://www.blackbusinessnetwork.online/ #UKBlackBusiness #BlackbusinessUK #BlackBusinessNetwork

Blac Business Network Fouder Shari Leigh on the launch of the 2 year of BBIBP

We reached out to the community for their opinions and insights on their entrepreneurial journey

Our guide to how the ecosystem of Black entrepreneurs works.