Can Social Enterprises make money?
Elizabeth Gray-King, Gray-King & Gray Ltd

Social Enterprises are not ‘not for profit.’ Hear how Social Enterprises are FOR profit, aiming for to plough that profit into their social aim, which they fund with solid business.

Fed up of the Funding Trap?
Nicola Dickins, Make It Happen Consultancy Ltd

Fed up of relying on funding applications to support your project? Find out how Social Enterprise can fund your projects and help your project become sustainable. Find out what a Social Enterprise is and if it is the right choice for you, what are the next steps and support to help your social business grow.

Have you got news for us?
Louise Third, Director, Integra Communications

Looking for press, broadcast or web coverage? Enterprise PR expert Louise Third will give you the confidence to tell your story, work with journalists and enjoy greater exposure for your business.

Structuring your social enterprise success.
Uday Thakkar, Red Ochre

Social enterprise is a complex subject and has no legal definition. Issues such as ownership, funding, governance, transparency, support, partnership, sustainability, scalability and succession need to be thought through and be part of your strategy for operating with the right legal structure.

You’ve got a good idea. Now What?
Roger Ong,Charity Bank

This presentation will cover a number of issues ranging from
•How do you take the next step;
•What information will you need;
•How can you plan to be successful;
•What do lenders look for;
•What about the future.

Introduction to Community Interest Companies (C.I.C.s)
Sara Burgess, Office of the Regulator of Community Interest Companies

A brief background about community interest companies including
-why the legal form was created,
-key features of C.I.C.s
-how to register one,
-eligibility,
-the areas of business C.I.C.s operate in

Do you have what it takes to develop a social enterprise?
Perez Ochieng, SACOMA

Social enterprise is about building businesses that make a difference. Social entrepreneurship is about directing professional skills and training towards building businesses that solve social problems and helping people in need. If you want to make a difference in the world with your social business then come and find out how to Unleash your individual driving and thriving passions to succeed! Fully commit to building something that is worthy of lasting that the world would lose something important if that organisation ceased to exist.

Move over, Darling
Edward Finch, Buzzacott

Overview of tax issues for social entrepreneurs from an investing and a business tax perspective. Tax efficient business models and structures.

Marketing strategies for successful Social Enterprises
Hannah Corbett, East Communications

Looking to be a sustainable social enterprise? Then having a marketing strategy is a ‘must-have’. Social entrepreneur and Chartered Marketer, Hannah Corbett, will demystify marketing and explain how and why a marketing plan is essential to the development of a successful and profitable social enterprise.

The Big Issues
Nigel Kershaw, Chief Executive of Big Issue Invest and Chairman of The Big Issue

Nigel Kershaw, Chief Executive of Big Issue Invest and Chairman of The Big Issue is arguably the UK's leading social entrepreneur and advocate of social enterprises that offer business solutions to social problems. Nigel will give an overview of the sector and offer practical tips on how to make your organisation thrive!

Building a Respected Brand - Balancing Commercial and Social Objectives
Heather Wilkinson, Striding Out and James Newton, String Films

This seminar provides an insight into how social entrepreneurs can effectively create a brand for their business, as well as building a profile that is competitive both commercially and socially.

Branding is more than a logo
Tom Greenwood, Scamper Ltd

Tom Greenwood, 2007 KTP Business Leader of Tomorrow Award winner and co-founder of Scamper Brand Strategy will be explaining the difference between branding and marketing, and why it's crucial for start-ups to develop a clear brand strategy from the outset.

What next for Social Enterprise?
Tom Savage, Bright Green (www.brightgreentalent.com)

Tom will explore how he sees the social enterprise sector shaping up over the next decade, with many positives and some big stumbling blocks.

Business Plans: Your Questions Answered
Bev Meldrum, The Tool Factory

Taking the fear out of Business Planning - get answers to your questions on how to get started and have a look at some useful tools to get you going.