Are corporates buying right now, in a global pandemic? is it the right time to be pitching my offer to corporates right now? Two important questions social entrepreneurs are asking when thinking about creating, pitching and selling their services to corporates and businesses, and a valid fear considering everything thats’ going on. But YES corporates are buying right now and from social entrepreneurs. In this blog I explain why and how it’s not all doom and gloom.
Read MoreSustainable social enterprises often have multiple income streams and selling to corporates is a great way to increase your trading income your social enterprise. It’s how I got started as a social entrepreneur, selling our education programme to corporates in the energy, utility and construction sector. I now teach social entrepreneurs, like you, to do the same because with more income you can create more social impact.
Read MoreWhen I started as a Social Entrepreneur back in 2013, I knew we had an incredible vision for what we wanted to deliver but I honestly didn't know how we we're going to generate a trading income. Now I teach social enterprises how to create their own unique income and sales strategy, that aligns to their values and uses the power of the impact they create to attract and connect with customers.
Read MoreLooking for accountants that specialise in supporting social enterprises in the UK? Here are two recommendations to consider.
Read MoreIf you’d like to sell to corporates but you’re wondering “What would they want to buy from me? What do I have that’s sellable?” I’m sharing some ideas and helpful questions in this blog to get you started.
Read MoreWhen I started as a Social Entrepreneur, back in 2013, I had absolutely no experience of selling and in truth IT TERRIFIED ME, but our business model was based on generating a trading income from selling to corporates so we had learn everything we could to finding, attracting and pitching to people in corporates. This is my story.
Read MoreThere’s this super simple approach I take each month to make sure I achieve my monthly income goals in my social enterprise and help my clients do the same. Watch the video to find out how.
Read MoreMost 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 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 MoreHard truths I recently shared with social entrepreneurs in Manchester which help us all become better social entrepreneurs.
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 MoreBelief is all it takes…recognising your limiting beliefs will transform the way you think about your pricing.
Read MoreBrand New 3-in-1 Freebie. My 6 step Blueprint for Achieving your Monthly Income Goals, month-on-month. Not to be missed. Download today.
Read MoreAt the end of another month and still not reached your income goal. Take a look a these 7 reasons I find most social entrepreneurs aren’t achieving their income goals.
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