abdn the network of influence

Our Mission Statement To be the premier business Network of Influence inspiring enterprise across the UK. To assist in the development of businesses through an active network that shares best practice, creates access to opportunities and represents its members at the highest level. To provide effective support to business through a network of partners creating real commercial benefit. Our key role is to inspire entrepreneurial activity. ABDN achieves this by recognising success through events of the highest calibre in which role models who have broken barriers are rewarded. ABDN stands out as a premier business network delivering activities and events that are outside of the box. Our Network of Influence provides an exceptional and dynamic platform to our members and the business community in general with real tangible business benefits. A one-stop-shop business concierge service caters for all the requirements of a business, from accountancy to marketing support, IT to HR and cost reduction to corporate finance. ABDN works with minority businesses helping them to break barriers with the ethos to get them into the mainstream and away from their comfort zones. At the same time we encourage mainstream businesses to engage more with minority businesses by hosting diverse events with us and promoting enterprise. From glittering events like the ABDN Annual Dinner and Business Awards to seminars, international trade delegations to Asian Business Leaders seminars, Inspire to Success to Sharing the Success, we set ourselves no boundaries. Our Objectives To provide a Network of Influence To inspire enterprise To mainstream minority businesses To represent our members at the highest level To enable minority communities to develop the skills, confidence and resources To develop partnerships with public, private and voluntary sector business organisations in order to enhance economic activity