Your first year in business is never easy but if you get through it it’s a huge achievement. But then what? I had spent so much time focused on getting through the first year I forgot to plan for what was next. In this weeks blog I share the challenges I faced at the end of my first year and what I discovered with a local business coach on how I could expand my business in year (despite going on maternity leave) and deliver more impact.
Read MoreIt’s a question I imagine a lot of people think but don’t actually ask me: “What is an Impact Strategist, Kat?” So in this blog I bear all on how I define the role, what I do as an Impact Strategist, why I use this title regardless of whether or not anyone understands what it means
Read MoreThinking about what books to read this year? Want some inspiration as a social entrepreneur, ideas for being your best self in business or simply to raise your horizons? Here’s 12 books I’ve already started or plan to read in 2019…
Read MoreStarting to think about your Social Impact Report but not sure what to include? This quick guide lists the essential things to include and some other nice to haves depending on your audience.
Read More…you’re not the only one. It makes sense to look around and see how other social enterprises are measuring their impact before you start writing your own. But the reality is there’s not that many social enterprises who measure their social impact (yet) and even those who do aren’t always great at sharing the evidence on their website.
Read MoreDiscover 9 Social Enterprise Awards (in the UK) that you could apply for in 2019.
Read MoreDon’t be afraid to share your story for fear of it not being relevant - it might just be the key to your success!
Read MoreIf you’re struggling to attract customers and grow your social enterprise one of these myths might be holding you back from reaching your full business potential.
Read MoreAre you ready to start pitching your idea but not sure how to bring it altogether to get you results? Read this to find out how to prepare the perfect pitch to corporates.
Read MoreWondering how to attract customers with your social impact? Discover three steps and a free resource to help you achieve it.
Read MoreStill operating on a shoe-string until those first few customers come through the door? Try these free ways to promote your business all of which I’ve tried myself with great success.
Read MoreDo you ever talk about "someday" - the legendary place where all your dreams, goals and aspirations magically come to fruition. Now’s the time to stop and put a deadline on your dreams.
Read MoreI literally couldn’t run my business online without these tools, they save me time, money and help me automate multiple tasks that would otherwise take hours.
Read MoreWebsites, social media posts, blogs, articles, emails there's so many different ways to communicate your message, but how do you write copy that actually makes people buy from you? In this blog I share 5 ways to write copy that converts
Read MoreWant FOUR free marketing tools for your Social Enterprise? Not having enough cash for marketing is one of the most common reasons Social Entrepreneurs give for not being able to grow and sustain their business. I get it, I was there myself just 5 years ago, focused on all the doing rather than generating sales and income. And then… I found these free SOLUTIONS (which had actually been there all along, well at least for the last 10 years) but I had been completely ignoring their potential.
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 MoreIs your branding attracting your target customers?
Read MoreHave you ever wondered what an opt-in actually is, or how it could be useful for you as a social entrepreneur. Well this blog explains it all.
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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