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<\/a>You can view, print or download a copy of this publication here (pdf).<\/p>\n
The chapters include sections on Mission<\/em>, Market<\/em> and Money<\/em>, as well as Marketing<\/em> and Branding<\/em> and the all important Business Plan<\/em>.<\/p>\n There is also a very clear grid format page which illustrates the choices of good governance you can pursue, in order to control and support your Social Enterprise ambitions as a community.<\/p>\n We particularly liked the SEUK section on Looking After Yourself<\/em>.<\/p>\n It is easy, in the whirl of excitement and drive to make things happen to forget about individual well-being in pursuit of the goal. We have repeated the sensible advice below…<\/p>\n ”Pay yourself properly <\/strong>– as soon as is practically possible, pay Find a mentor<\/strong> – a mentor is someone independent outside your organisation Be part of networks<\/strong> – there are lots of local, regional and national groups and Don\u2019t neglect family and friends<\/strong> – take time out, spend time with Keep learning<\/strong> – this is a fast-moving world, and there are new developments, Source: Social Enterprise UK, Start your social enterprise, p.13<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0 Accessed 02.08.2017<\/p>\n A useful addition to your armoury when building your community business to effect change.<\/p>\n We recommend it as a great starting point for changing the world, or even a bit of it in the immediate vicinity at first!<\/p>\n If the SocEntEastMids team can help you reflect on your start- up plans, you can contact us here<\/a>. You can find our enterprise and support philosophy here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Social Enterprise UK, with the support of NatWest Bank – ‘Start Your Social Enterprise’ booklet. A featured article from our archive… This is a great primer on social enterprise, clearly laid out and packed with information for those of you about to start your SocEnt journey. You can view, print or download a copy of … Continue reading Starting your social enterprise?<\/span>
\nyourself properly; some social entrepreneurs pay other people
\nfirst in the organisation, but everyone needs to live…<\/p>\n
\nto talk to who can provide advice and support to you; organisations like
\nUnLtd and the School for Social Entrepreneurs will often link you to mentors
\nas part of their support, but you may be able to identify your own…<\/p>\n
\nnetworks for social enterprises, from national bodies like Social Enterprise UK<\/em>
\nto the Social Enterprise Places across the country to local and regional networks
\nlike SELNET<\/em> in Lancashire or SEEE<\/em> in the East of England; they will often run
\nevents, send newsletters with information, and provide connections to others. (…and SocEntEastMids<\/em><\/a> too…Ed).<\/p>\n
\nthe people you like and love, and you will be better refreshed, more
\nfocused and more productive when you return to the enterprise…<\/p>\n
\nopportunities and information to find out about; events and newsletters can
\nhelp with this, as can podcasts or books on business and social enterprise<\/a>…”<\/p>\n
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