Most people just setting up and starting their social enterprise assume grant funding is the best way to get started. I don’t think this is the case in most situations. It’s my belief that if you’re planning on being a viable, sustainable business (albeit it with a social purpose) then you should start as you mean to go on and start trading from day one.
Read More...without a business model that works for you and your social enterprise you may find you're often struggling to make enough each month to pay the bills; you often feeling like your chasing your tail; you're not sure if you can carry on; and you never have quite enough to deliver the impact you really want to make.
Read MoreUnlike many others I don’t take the standard view that grant funding is the default way to start your social enterprise. Here I share the only three times I think you might consider seeking grant funding in your social enterprise.
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We all know the importance having consistent, regular income to making our vision a reality but do you know all the elements needed to building a successful and sustainable social enterprise?Six unique ways I’ve seen my own clients and other social entrepreneurs pivot their business over the last couple of weeks due to Covid-19, and found new ways of selling so they can continue generating income and creating social impact.
Read MoreHere’s my very simple guide to how you can generate an income in your social enterprise, no matter what kind of business you are or your social impact. It’s all covered here.
Read More"Small is beautiful", "Prosperity without growth", "Growth within our natural limits"
These are all significant messages in the fight for a sustainable planet, society and economy and I take them all VERY seriously. However, how many of us as social entrepreneurs take these messages to heart and to the extreme in our businesses, so that they damage our own success.
Read MoreYour social enterprise should not drain you. Your social enterprise should not eat up your savings and add debt to your credit card. Your social enterprise should not put you in a feeling of risk and fear. It should light you up. It should drive your passion. It should excite and energise you everyday. How do you make this happen, read here for more.
Read MoreI've been where you've been wondering if you can really carry on as a social entrepreneur earning just a pittance. I want you to know you can totally do this. You can earn what you need to create a profitable social enterprise and I'm here to show you how.
Read MoreAre you struggling to generate enough income in your social enterprise? Are you unsure how to build your audience, mailing list and attract more customers? Do you want to know if it’s worth paying for an email service like Mailchimp, Convertkit or ClickFunnels, as a social entrepreneur?
I recently had a member of my community reach out to me and ask my advice on what she should do in her business to attract more customers and income, as she was at the point of giving up if she didn’t see a shift in her sales. I know this is a common problem for many social entrepreneurs and so wanted to share what she asked me about and the advice I gave her in case it is also of use to you.
Read MoreAll in all it's been a good year but there's plenty of areas I want to improve on for 2020 and I don't know about you but there's four things that I've really struggled with this year time, cashflow, mindset, and consistent action.
Read MoreHow brainstormed all my messaging for 2020 in an hour. This exercise helped me generate 64 blog topics/titles which I can also use to plan & schedule my social media for Q1.
Read MoreHard truths I recently shared with social entrepreneurs in Manchester which help us all become better social entrepreneurs.
Read MoreDiscover my simple system for sharing your social impact daily on social media so you can build your authority, attract customers, and make sales. Never wonder what you’re going to post about again with this simple system.
Read MoreBlogs can play a big part of this for many types of social enterprises because they’re a perfect way to showcase your expertise to new and existing audiences, generate organic (free) traffic to your website and in turn attract new potential customers.
Read MoreIn January I’m running my very first retreat for female social entrepreneurs focused on helping you plan your impact for 2020, including how to measure it and communicate it in a way that attracts customers and income, so you have your best year yet!
Read MoreYou might feel uncomfortable with the idea of making a profit in your social enterprise, or decided that you want to be “not-for-profit” but I share here why it’s essential for social entrepreneurs to make a profit in their business and how they can overcome the icky feeling about it.
Read MoreData and evidence is important but stories bring this data to life and speak to people’s hearts! And there’s no better story than the one from your customers, clients or beneficiaries. Capturing their stories, experience and testimonials is essential to completing your unique impact story and creating compelling copy that attracts customers.
Read MoreIn a world of fake news – trust, transparency and evidence matters more than ever! It’s not enough to just say you’re delivering incredible impact you need to be able to demonstrate your impact with some kind of evidence. This is an essential part of your overall impact story.
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