Your social impact story matters because it is the thing that people either instantly connect to (at a deep visceral, emotional level) or don’t (and so you know they’re not the people you’re trying to engage).
Read MoreIf you're starting a new social enterprise or looking for financial support, you shouldn't necessarily jump straight to grant funding as a long-term plan. Here’s what I recommend instead of grant funding or crowdfunding when you’re just starting out or are looking for some support or investment within the UK.
Read MoreIf you’re a woman setting up or leading a social enterprise looking for a community of support and weekly group coaching to grow and sustain your business, this is the community for you.
The Thrive Society is my monthly membership focussing on sales, pricing, finding your audience / ready-to-buy clients + customers and leaning in to your unique super powers to create the incredible impact you want to see in the world.
Read MoreIf you’re asking yourself are we a social enterprise? Could we be? Should we be? Then this blog is for you.
Read MoreIt was one of the most significant shifts I had when I started out as a social entrepreneur - “start SELLING to generate income and STOP ASKING for money” . In this blog I explain why you need to start selling and stop asking for sponsorship as a social entrepreneur.
Read MoreHard truths I recently shared with social entrepreneurs in Manchester which help us all become better social entrepreneurs.
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 MoreGuest Blog (part 2) by Maxime Ducker of Our Good Brands. Maxime shares impact data of 15 social and eco brands who are changing the world through their social and environmental impact. She shares impressive infographics of the impact each brand is creating.
Read MoreGuest Blog (part 1) by Maxime Ducker of Our Good Brands. Maxime shares impact data of 15 social and eco brands who are changing the world through their social and environmental impact. She shares impressive infographics of the impact each brand is creating.
Read MoreBelief is all it takes…recognising your limiting beliefs will transform the way you think about your pricing.
Read MoreStruggling to find inspiration for your social enterprise? Here are 25 podcasts focused on social enterprise, innovation and doing business for good. Hours of insights, expertise and tips.
Read MoreIn this blog I talk about the amazing social entrepreneurs and ethical business owners I’ve connected with over the first 5 months of running my business. I identify common themes and ideas for the others I’d still like to meet….
Read MoreIt seems there has been an upsurge in ethical fashion brands and organisations developing environmentally conscious fabrics and homewares. Or maybe being more focused on the social enterprise and impact business sector I've just come across more of them in the past 6 months. Either way I wanted to share the amazing organisations I've connected with and in a small way help raise their profile.
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