Social Enterprise is attracting immense attention from people wanting to create innovative solutions to the World’s problems. In the last 10 years it has gone from being operated at a micro-level to being seriously applied and studied by governments and academics

This workshop will introduce you to the basics of social enterprise,

• What it means
• How it is practiced
• What makes it different,
• How you can engage with it

The workshop will benefit those wanting to start or grow a social enterprise, or those that want to improve the social impact of their existing businesses and for those interested in the topic.

The workshop will cover the following areas

• What as a social enterprise, social business, ethical business, green enterprise, BCorp (and others)?
• The forces supporting the growth of social enterprise
• Exciting examples from around the world
• Fundamental considerations
• Legal considerations
• The importance of social change and innovation
• Profit and social change – getting the balance right
• Creating sustainable business models
• Sustainability
• Networks, resources and sources of support