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Social enterprise Breadwinners selling bread at a market stand

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.

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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.

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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.

Social enterprise Breadwinners selling bread at a market stand

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.

Students sitting round a table taking part in the Brewin Dolphin Procurement Readiness Programme

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.