It’s been a busy time recently, so here’s a round-up of some items of interest as a means of catch-up.

– Rocket Science are undertaking a review of regional business support for the Social Enterprise Unit, now snugly ensconced in the Office of the Third Sector. See RS’ news section for more

– Social Enterprise Coalition have published a pamphlet by Patricia Hewitt with her vision of social enterprise within healthcare…see SEC’s website

– A new Scottish-centred social enterprise magazine, Good Company, has been launched

– Google Foundation has an unusual structure which could suit investment in social entrepreneurs; see here as well for more comment

– The Rural Social Enterprise Conference takes place in November 22nd and 23rd…in Somerset

– 10 steps to avoid the start-up graveyard (which is an interesting concept in itself….)

– Interesting post by Todd Hannula at Social Catalyst on scaling; will follow up on this subject soon

– Alliance piece by Rod Schwarz entitled "Profit taboo in social enterprise country?"

– Ed Miliband clarifies the position on the third sector and public service delivery (summary: the idea of charities and social enterprises being major public service providers has been overplayed)