Masterclass in having drive to be a success

Oldham Library was packed for the launch of the Open for Business Initiative and Oldham Youth Enterprise Network.

The event, organised by the Peter Jones Enterprise Academy, was a chance for oldham business people to meet.

International business growth specialist, speaker and author Richard Denny — commonly known as The Millionaire Maker — opened the afternoon with a business masterclass and inspirational talk.

Graham McKendrick of event sponsors Oldham Business Leadership Group said: “The message wasn’t about money — it was about being positive and being interested in other people. We might be in a financial crisis but there are still opportunities out there.”

Councillor Shoab Akhtar launched the Open for Business Initiative and the Oldham Youth Enterprise Network.

Open for Business was devised by Blue Orchid management consultants, OBLG and Oldham Council.

The aim is to give people knowledge about beating the challenges of self-employment or running a business. Open for Business runs every Monday from 9.30am-12.30pm at Oldham Library.

Also being launched was the Oldham Youth Enterprise Network, for 15 to 21-year-olds, which will meet at Mahdlo on the first Wednesday of the month (4.30pm). Information: stephen.hardy@mahdloyz.org