Are you interested in starting up your own business?
Have you considered starting a social enterprise?

If you’re interested in finding out more about starting up a social enterprise, come along to the Go event at Gean House on Wednesday 10th October. You will be able to learn from a variety of successful social enterprises, attend interactive informative workshops on topics such as "getting started", "avoiding common mistakes" and "sourcing funding". You will also be able to speak to advisers who can help you take the first steps or help you to develop an existing social enterprise.

Exhibition – come and see existing social enterprises and get tips from those who have already set up their own businesses.

Speed networking sessions – the chance to network with a range of experts and leading social entrepreneurs.

Workshops – sessions running throughout the day on practical topics to help you start up and run a social enterprise successfully.

Social Franchising area – get information on replicating other social enterprise models.

Not sure where to start? Just ask a member of staff at the help desk who can direct you to where you can find the most appropriate information.

Workshop topics:
First Steps – Finding help to get you started - Social Enterprise business start up support from a range of support agencies and social entrepreneurs.

Avoiding common mistakes – identifying key risks and avoiding potential pitfalls when setting up a new enterprise

Marketing for social enterprise – Understand your market and your competition, identifying your USP and develop a brand. Support provided by leading social enterprises and marketing consultants.

Funding for social enterprise – Information provided by grant providers, funding managers within social enterprises, leading banks and funding consultants

Legal structures for social enterprises – including information on Community Interest Companies, Limited companies, Charitable status, Tax and VAT considerations

For more information contact Cheryl atcheryl@indigops.com or call 0131 220 5080.

Venue information: Gean House, Tullibody Road, Alloa, Clackmannanshire FK10 2EL www.geanhouse.co.uk