Delight over Turkish local shop success; Princes Trust backs young entrepreneurs.Byline: Louise Davies THE Princes Trust Business Programme in Merseyside has provided funding and support to help two friends launch a Mediterraneaninspired business. Yilmaz Sinekli, 25,and Guzel Sari, 23, have set up Deniz,a Mediterranean Supermarket on Smithdown Road in Liverpool. The two young entrepreneurs, both Turkish, identified a niche in the market and recognised the local demand for Mediterranean produce amongst the ethnic community and the increase in demand from English people Noun 1. English people - the people of England English nation, country, land - the people who live in a nation or country; "a statement that sums up the nation's mood"; "the news was announced to the nation"; "the whole country worshipped him" broadening their range of cuisine. Yilmaz and Guzel approachedThe Princes Trust last year and were referred to Muslim Enterprise Development Services (MEDS meds A popular term for physician-prescribed medications ), to work on a business plan. They then embarked on a college course to study English whilst working on their business plan and began to search for suppliers and the ideal location to set up shop. Deniz is fully stocked with Adj. 1. stocked with - furnished with more than enough; "rivers well stocked with fish"; "a well-stocked store" stocked furnished, equipped - provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority); "a furnished apartment"; a comprehensive range of Mediterranean foods ranging from olives, feta fet·a n. A white semisoft cheese usually made of goat's or ewe's milk and often preserved in brine. [Modern Greek (turi) pheta, (cheese) slice, from Italian fetta, slice cheeses, and spices to Turkish Delight, Turkish Peppers and soft drinks all at extremely competitive prices. The Princes Trust continues to work closely with Yilmaz and Guzel to provide them with support and advice throughout the initial stages of their business. Since the launch of Deniz in May 2003 Yilmaz and Guzel have seen their company grow from strength to strength, attracting customers from all over Liverpool and the North West. Their success has recently been rewarded with a Princes' Trust sponsored award from MEDS in recognition of their outstanding achievements and determination with their business idea. John Monaghan, head of operations for The Prince's Trust in Merseyside said: ``We were delighted to be able to support Yilmaz and Guzel in what looks like it will be a very successful business venture. ``As with most of the young entrepreneurs we support, these two young men are very determined and ambitious individuals and we wish them every success for the future of their business.'' For more information on Deniz's range of products,or for some tasty Turkish recipes, visit www.deniz mediterraneanfood.co.uk |
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