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Just Enterprise. A business support programme, financed by Scottish Government, which aims to support growth in revenue and employment in the third sector in Scotland. Programme Objectives. Growth. Financial Resilience & Sustainability. Win more Contracts. New social enterprises.
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A business support programme, financed by Scottish Government, which aims to support growth in revenue and employment in the third sector in Scotland.
Programme Objectives Growth Financial Resilience & Sustainability Win more Contracts New social enterprises ProgrammeObjectives Increased application of CBCs Enhanced Leadership
Target Groups Enterprising Third Sector Organisations Start-up Social Enterprises Established Social Enterprises Equalities Groups Social Entrepreneurs Leaders, Managers and Staff
Start-up Services • Information and enquiry service • Telephone business support • Advisory service meeting • Business development workshops
Business Support Allocation of appropriate Business Adviser Small scale, targeted consultancy assignments (e.g. Financial systems review) In-depth, strategic consultancy assignments (e.g. Business plan) Tailored support for Equalities Groups
Business Support Business Planning Feasibility Study Legal Structure Marketing Plan Operational Review Scoping study Costings for procurement
Business Support Procurement Services • Specialist client manager • Business development support in preparation for contract tender opportunities • Identifying tender opportunities • Guidance on tender preparation • Developing collaborative working relationships with private sector organisations • Tendering for Contracts Training Programme
Business Development Workshops Financial Management for Third Sector organisations Tendering for Contracts Business Development Workshops Costing/Pricing Marketing Business Planning
Just Enterprise Year 1 General enquiries 2001 Business Support approvals 219 Business Development Workshops 502 Start up 1-1 365 Start up workshops 180 Leadership Programmes 123
91 % believed support had positive impact on their organisation on average 3 times as many organisations experienced growth (rather than assistance to maintain)
Prominent markets for social enterprise in Scotland • Health / Social Care • Recycling • Environmental • Retail • Catering / Cafes • Creative Industries • Community Facilities
Either individually or in partnership the sector needs to scale up
ETSOs must be financially sustainable so they can continue to fulfil their social purpose
Business Support – Stirling • Raploch URC community becomes increasingly self sustaining • Through building community capacity and social capital in Raploch • By establishing a sustainable community enterprise • Training centre situated in the heart of the community local training focus Business Planning
Business Support – Fife Fife Animal Trust Fife Animal Trust operates "Fife Animal Park" as a visitor attraction in Fife. The organisation’s charitable aims are to educate the public in relation to the ecology of numerous species of animal; promote conservation; and promote animal welfare. Financial Review Running of on site cafe
Business Support – Highland & Islands • Museum at Fort George • Create a regimental museum • £3m for developing and refurbishing • In 2012 the new museum and shop Market research Identify customers and products for the new shop
Business Support – Renfrewshire • Glitter Beach is a social enterprise supplying swimwear. • Review of new trading opportunities. • Support to develop a marketing & operational plan.
Business Support – Aberdeen Financial review Financial strategy 1 – 1 Support to CEO
Business Support – Equalities • Business Planning • Marketing • Costing/Fin Projections • Sikh Sanjog Org review
Apply for support now at www.justenterprise.org.uk
John Hughes Client Manager Just Enterprise 0141 425 2939 john.hughes@justenterprise.org