Government

James Caan has spent the past twenty years building and selling businesses in the UK . Because of his extensive experience he has been approached by the British Government to work on a number of initiatives to support UK businesses.

More recently James has been working closely with Business Secretary Vince Cable as a member of the Entrepreneurs Forum. The Group was formed to help and advise Government on new business policies. They debate particularly challenging issues facing SME’s in the UK such as raising finance, reducing regulation and other barriers to market.

“Ultimately people should feel empowered to start their own business not that they should seek permission. Government can play a key role in ensuring that everyone in business is given every opportunity to turn their ideas and aspirations into successful ventures. The focus is clear for Britain to emerge from this downturn a strong, bold and confident country, ready for the challenges and opportunities ahead.”

As part of his ongoing support to Entrepreneurship in the UK, James worked closely with Global Entrepreneurship Week in 2009 and 2010. He delivered the parliamentary reception opening speech and worked with the “Flying Start Rally” to mentor young entrepreneurs.