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Ideas for successful social enterprise

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A successful future for social enterprise

Issues for individual social enterprises Creating an enabling environment Our experience in the UK Some challenges

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The approach

Market led, value driven Empowerment Innovation Better value services – in real terms

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Ingredients for success

The right people - leadership The right model The right support Investment Timing Alignment with commissioning

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Ideas for growth

Franchising Acquisitions Transfer from public authorities Developing trading of voluntary

organisations Approaches to scale

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Creating an enabling environment Government and the policy context Key issues

Awareness &understanding Investment finance Public contracting Support and training Legal &tax issues Measuring impact

Political Support Promotion – media, awards etc Creating a movement

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SEC - Membership

200 members, 46 Networks, 10,000 social enterprises

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Influencing Politicians

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Influencing Policy

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Profile – Events and Awards

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Profile - Media

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Publications

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Website and newsletter

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