A new government ministerial department, dedicated to people who want to run their own businesses to ensure that people from all walks of life are able to start-up, should be created, a business group says.
The Enterprise For All Coalition (EFAC) that there is still not full equality when it comes to starting up a business and groups such as women, ethnic minorities and older adults are missing out.
Therefore, the government should create a minister with an ‘enterprise for all’ portfolio should be created, the group says.
The EFAC, an umbrella organisation, who comprise of the Black Training and Enterprise Group, Community Development Finance Association, National Federation of Enterprise Agencies, the Prince’s Initiative for Mature Enterprise, women’s enterprise group Prowess Promoting Women’s and the Social Enterprise Coalition, says that the efforts of tens of thousands could be jeopardised unless action is taken.
Jackie Brierton, of Prowess, said: “For the first time, six national organisations have come together with one clear message; if gender, age, ethnicity, finance or location hold enterprising people back, we still need central and regional government resources and political will to make a lasting difference.
“We believe the acceptance of our recommendations will significantly help government to achieve its economic and social goals, and we look forward to working with senior officials to make this happen.”
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