How to…start a social enterprise
- Information & toolkits
- Start or launch something new
If you’ve got an idea that could help people or the planet, this guide is for you.
How to…get your pricing right
- Information & toolkits
- Build specific skills
Pricing matters. Social entrepreneurs can’t deliver impact without income. Get your price right, and your social purpose becomes sustainable.
How to…select a legal structure for your social enterprise
- Information & toolkits
- Start or launch something new
Choosing a legal structure is one of the first big decisions you’ll make when starting a social enterprise, charity or other project with a social or environmental purpose.
How to market and sell your social enterprise
- Information & toolkits
- Build specific skills
Practical tips to help you get your sales and marketing up and running.
How to…use social investment to grow your social enterprise
- Information & toolkits
- Access funding
This guide explains what social investment is, the main types available, when it might be right or wrong, and what to consider before going ahead.
How to…win contracts
- Information & toolkits
- Grow or scale an existing idea/project
This guide shares practical advice on how to get started and build towards larger contracts over time.
How to…work with corporates
- Information & toolkits
- Build specific skills
This overview is for organisations that want to understand how CSR works and how to develop mutually beneficial partnerships.
How to… write your first business plan
- Information & toolkits
- Start or launch something new
You’ve got a bold idea to tackle a social or environmental issue. Now it’s time to turn that idea into action. A business plan is your starting point.
How to… measure your social impact
- Information & toolkits
- Build specific skills
This guide covers what to measure, how to do it, who to involve, and how to share your findings.