by Dave Lane | Feb 29, 2016 | Blog, News
Firstly we’d like to say we’re extremely pleased to have been selected as a preferred supplier for business support on this new initiative and look forward to helping cooperatives develop and grow, but now what you really want to know. The Hive a new...
by Dave Lane | Feb 12, 2016 | Blog, News
The Lloyds Bank Social Entrepreneurs Start Up programme is open for applications. Now we’ve got your attention. The school for Social Entrepreneurs (Midlands) is open to applications. We are proud to work with the School for Entrepreneurs as “Expert...
by Dave Lane | Feb 9, 2016 | Blog, News
For those of you considering whether the co-operative model is right for you then look no further the Co-operatives Essential Training Package is now live. The programme begins with a Strategic Planning and Change Management session on Wednesday 16 March in...
by Dave Lane | Feb 5, 2016 | News
The Lloyds Bank Social Entrepreneurs Start Up programme at the School for Social Entrepreneurs in the Midlands is open for applications. Around 40 places are being offered. The programme is free to attend and offers: 14 days of learning over 12 months starting in...
by Dave Lane | Nov 29, 2015 | Blog, News
Well it’s been a busy few weeks with our recent move to our brand spanking new office in the purpose built Solihull Enterprise Centre, but our highlight has been the West Midland Region – Social Enterprise Awards. For the second year running Development in...
by Dave Lane | Nov 16, 2015 | Blog, News
The West Midlands School for Social Entrepreneurs is holding an information event ahead of its next round of recruitment. If you’re interested in the programme why not pop along to find out more? Demand for the Lloyds Bank Social Entrepreneurs Start Up programme...
by Dave Lane | Oct 28, 2015 | Blog, News
If you’re involved in health and wellbeing you might like to know our colleagues over at PocZero Foundation CIC are hosting “Idea Canvas” events over October and November, see below for further info. For anyone interested in Seedpod:...
by Ranjit Bansal | Sep 24, 2015 | News
Have you got a social enterprise business idea you want to kickstart? Are you a current social enterprise or entrepreneur looking to diversify or develop a new product or service? As part of Social Enterprise West Midlands Social Finance Fair on the 1st October SEWM...
by Dave Lane | Sep 21, 2015 | Blog, News
Just a quick note to say SEWM’s Social Finance Fair is fast approaching so if you haven’t booked yet then maybe now is the time. Key speakers include: Nick Temple – Social Enterprise UK and Chair of the Social Investment Forum Melanie Mills –...
by Ranjit Bansal | Sep 17, 2015 | Blog, News
Social Saturday – a UK wide campaign to celebrate, raise awareness and buy from social enterprises – is back on 10th October and based on last year’s success, it’s a marketing opportunity you don’t want to miss. As part of our social...