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Made in Lewisham: council offers support to local businesses
Even in tough economic times local government should support local businesses to create job opportunities for residentsLewisham council is changing the way it sources suppliers for contracts to give...
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Live debate: social enterprise training – 12-1.30pm, Tuesday 30 April
Join us on 30 April to discuss with our experts the types of training and skills social entrepreneurs needFellow social enterprise enthusiasts may have had the pleasure of enjoying an interactive...
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If CDFIs are forced to get ruthless, social enterprise will suffer
Pressure on community development finance institutions that forces them to operate like banks limits their social impactI've worked in the social enterprise sector for 15 years and one challenge that's...
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Social media: five lessons for social entrepreneurs
Twitter and Facebook are valuable tools for social enterprises – but there are a number of pitfalls you should avoidYoung, new social entrepreneurs around the world face a similar problem: building an...
View ArticleMuhammad Yunus: 'be clear what you want when mixing profit and social'
Following the recent building collapse in Bangladesh, the 'godfather' of microfinance talks about the garment industry, corporate social responsibility and starting up a social enterpriseMona...
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US is best for female entrepreneurs, with UK ranked in sixth place
A new index ranks 17 countries to measure the success of women entrepreneurs around the worldThe UK ranks only sixth out of 17 countries for female entrepreneurs, a new study has shown. Computer giant...
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What a stock exchange could do for social business
As a new social stock exchange launches, Pradeep Jethi explains the importance of developing the social impact investment marketThe last few years have seen enormous growth in investments motivated...
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Bad broadband connections limit small businesses in rural areas
Broadband shortages in rural areas are a major obstacle for business ownersThe great thing about broadband is that by now everybody has it, so we're all included, right? Well, any readers from rural...
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The psychology of entrepreneurship: have you got what it takes?
Are you happy operating without guidance or feedback? Then you're ready for the rollercoaster of running your own businessBeing an entrepreneur can feel like a rollercoaster ride. One with steep highs...
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10 minutes with … Danae Ringelmann, co-founder and CEO of Indiegogo
Small firms can find it hard to raise money, but crowdsourcing offers an effective, gatekeeper-free way to access capitalIndiegogo was started to democratise finance. It was launched in January 2008...
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Nudge unit: our quiet revolution is putting evidence at heart of government
What's so special about the new subsidy for small businesses? That we'll know for sure whether it worksThere's a quiet revolution taking place in government, from business policy to welfare to how we...
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How cloud computing can help future-proof your business
The agility of cloud infrastructure reduces the cost of business failure enabling entrepreneurs to re-invent their business modelsCloud computing has been touted as an IT game-changer for over 10...
View ArticleBrave new world the birth of a startup and the journey ahead
Tom Blake has spent two years developing a new range of jewellery. Here he shares the key stages of his experience so farThe concept of making a living by selling something that you have designed and...
View ArticleManaging cashflow: get more bang for your startup buck
A common error for fledgling businesses is to get bogged down by branding and marketing costs, says James CaanGetting the finance to start your business is often seen as the biggest obstacle to...
View ArticleGem of an idea: How I got to grips with social media
Our regular startup blogger Tom Blake is celebrating his first sales and planning seasonal promotionsSince launching my product keep me jewellery it is becoming increasingly clear that I need to get it...
View ArticleHow to learn from rejection when starting a business
Tom Blake has been blogging about the highs and lows of his startup adventure. Here he explains how he has moved on from negative encountersIn my first blog entry I said that I would be writing about...
View ArticleJames Caan: gain new business with these straightforward actions
Bringing in new customers is tough, but positive steps such as knowing your customers' needs, networking and keeping focused can open doorsA venture can only survive if it successfully brings in new...
View ArticleSmall businesses are being locked out of local economic decision-making
Local enterprise partnerships are dominated by large businesses to the detriment of growth in our communitiesSmall businesses account for 47% of the UKs private sector employment and around a third of...
View ArticleThe Apprentice Episode 3: How to keep promises
Helen Lawson looks at keeping a deal, and why theres more to being an entrepreneur than blow-drying your armpitsDoes The Apprentice boost the image of business? Episode oneUnusually for The Apprentice,...
View ArticleThe future of the nuclear industry relies on small businesses
Investment in nuclear is rising fast, but it’s small, local organisations that will be soaking it upNuclear power has been a part of the UK’s energy supply for more than half a century. Today, the...
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