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Live Online<\/strong> Castle Barn Live Online This course introduces Social Enterprise and goes through the practical steps needed to prepare your business case, undertake a feasibility study and prepare a Social Enterprise Plan. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 * Online real time participatory training \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 * Very experienced trainer \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 * Access from the office, in the field or at home: from anywhere… Continue reading Social Enterprise Planning Course<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/locallivelihoods.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/36"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/locallivelihoods.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/locallivelihoods.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/locallivelihoods.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/locallivelihoods.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=36"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/locallivelihoods.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/36\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":38,"href":"https:\/\/locallivelihoods.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/36\/revisions\/38"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/locallivelihoods.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=36"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
This course introduces Social Enterprise and goes through the practical steps needed to prepare your business case, undertake a feasibility study and prepare a Social Enterprise Plan.
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 * Online real time participatory training
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 * Very experienced trainer
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 * Access from the office, in the field or at home: from anywhere in the world
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 * Affordable and no travel costs
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 * Very low carbon footprint
This 12 hour live online course will enable you to understand the rationale and fundamental purpose of Social Enterprise.\u00a0 The course will introduce participants to Social Enterprise as a business that is socially, environmentally and commercially viable.\u00a0 It will present a range of models, depending on the type of Social Enterprise you wish to form, and look at systems, legal charters, management methods, levels of democracy, governance and Social Accounting and Audit.\u00a0 Participants will be introduced to planning for multiple objectives and efficient ways of integrating them into Social Enterprise management approaches.
Social Enterprise provides a legal framework for equitable ownership and democratic control of business.\u00a0 It includes the Triple Bottom Line of achieving commercial viability, social wealth creation and environmental responsibility.\u00a0 The trainer has been closely involved in Social Enterprise for over 30 years and will bring a unique insight to the course.
Participants<\/strong>
The course is aimed at anyone interested in setting up and\/or working in a Social Enterprise or a Community Enterprise.\u00a0 The course is also suitable for those who provide advice and support to groups and individuals who wish to explore how Social Enterprise can provide them with employment opportunities and how to have a stake in the wealth they create.\u00a0\u00a0 The course is also suitable for NGOs who have to explore more sustainable ways of raising funds.
How the course is delivered<\/strong>
The course is delivered in six 2 hour online sessions spread over a six week period.\u00a0 All participants need is a PC, speaker\/headphone and a broadband connection. Participants have the opportunity to follow up each session with relevant exercises. The course will be supported by a set of material and a practical Toolkit. Once participants complete an exercise they can send it to the trainer and she\/he will respond with brief comments.\u00a0\u00a0 Groups can view and undertake the course exercises as a team.
Certification<\/strong>
Participants who complete the course and four or more of the six exercises will receive a Completion Certificate.
Cost<\/strong>
The cost for the six sessions is \u00a3200 (US$ 315) per terminal; any number of people can view the course but only one person from each terminal is eligible to receive a Completion Certificate (if they have completed a minimum of four exercises).\u00a0 For additional participants using the same terminal who would like to gain a Completion Certificate there will be an extra charge of \u00a345.00 per person.\u00a0 For bookings of more than 3 terminals there is a 20% reduction in cost for each terminal. Payment is made by Bank transfer.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0
Timing<\/strong>
This course is timed for participants in Europe, the Middle East, Russia, Africa and Asia and held at the LOCAL TIMES listed below. To check where you are go to: http:\/\/www.timezonecheck.com
Course Sessions\u00a0<\/strong>
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Session 1<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0The Relevance of Social Enterprise
Origin and Rationale of Social Enterprise
Definition of Social Enterprise
Theory of Social Enterprise
Types of Social Enterprise
The Triple Bottom Line
The Social Enterprise Plan
Exercise 1:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0What is the Commercial Idea?
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Session 2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Marketing and Promoting your Social Enterprise
The Marketing System
Stages of Market Research
Market Segmentation and Competition
Developing the Marketing Mix
Positioning the Social Enterprise
Exercise 2:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Identify your Target Market
Session 3<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Organising your Physical Base
Developing the Product\/service
Administration
Skills Required
Location and Premises
Equipment and Machinery
Communication and Delivery
Exercise 3:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0Undertake Market Research and Identify costs
Session 4\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Financing your Social Enterprise
Start up Costs \u2013 Revenue and Capital
Pricing the product\/services \u2013 cost volume profit relations
Breakeven Analysis
Preparing Profit and Loss Account
Preparing Cashflow Forecasting
Sources of Finance \u2013 Exploring Mixed Receipts
Preparing the financial case
Exercise 4:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0Profit & Loss Account and Cashflow preparation
Session 5\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Governance and Social Audit Planning
Introduction and preparation of Social Audit system
Preparing a Governance Statement
Engaging with Stakeholders
Managing the Triple Bottom Line
Financial Viability
Social Wealth Creation
Environmental Responsibility
Exercise 5:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Prepare key Governance Statements
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Session 6<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Organisation and Legal Issues
Roles, Tasks and Responsibilities
Decision making
Organising the Social Enterprise
Exploring different legal options
Key clauses for preparing a legal Charter
Steps for registering a Social Enterprise
Finalising the Social Enterprise Plan\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0
Course Dates and Booking<\/strong>
The sessions will be run every Wednesday on the dates shown below:
There are no courses currently planned <\/strong>
Contacts<\/strong>
For further information on this course or others please contact us at:\u00a0live@locallivelihoods.com<\/a>\u00a0
Local Livelihoods Ltd. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nSnodhill
\nDorstone
\nHerefordshire HR3 6BH<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tel: + 44 (0)1981551129
Website: www.locallivelihoods.com
Local Livelihoods Ltd. is a Social Enterprise registered as a company limited by guarantee in the
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