Growing a Successful Social Enterprise

DOUG RICHARD’S SCHOOL FOR STARTUPS AT THE ROYAL INSTITUTION

Following the huge success of our seminars around the UK, Doug and the School for Startups team are returning to The Royal Institution. This must-attend event is for aspiring social/ethical entrepreneurs as well as existing small social/ethical businesses wishing to grow and become more successful and sustainable.

“Growing a Successful Social Enterprise” is hosted by Doug Richard and comprises two main sections, followed by a 1 hour live S4Stv ‘entrepreneurial surgery’. As an attendee you will have the opportunity to interact with Doug and our impressive panel of guest speakers including Uday Thakkar of Red Ochre, Antony Ross of Bridges Ventures, Jonathan Jenkins of UnLtd and Julie Devonshire of ONE.

At “Growing a Successful Social Enterprise” you will learn 20 key questions every social entrepreneur must be able to address:

• What type of social enterprise are you?
• How does a social enterprise get the capital investment it needs?
• Who is your target market?
• What is your industry and what are its characteristics?
• etc.

Don’t miss the chance to learn from highly successful and foremost experts and join Doug and his special guests for a seminar guaranteed to help prepare you on the road to successful social entrepreneurship.

Who should attend?

• Owners & managers of growing social/ethical businesses
• People thinking about starting a social/ethical business
• People interested in learning about social/ethical enterprise

What’s included?

• 6 hours of business tuition with one of the UK’s leading entrepreneurs
• Business resource information from various participating social / ethical organisations
• Access to online resources and materials, including membership of VentureNavigator
• Accreditation as a Graduate of School for Startups (web-badge)
• Free refreshments throughout the afternoon, followed by an evening drinks reception

Where?

The Royal Institution
21 Albemarle Street
W1S 4BS London
United Kingdom

When?

Tuesday, January 19, 2010 from 12:00 PM – 8:30 PM (GMT)

TICKET INFORMATION

• Online bookings policy – We only accept online bookings with a credit or debit card.
• Unfortunately we do not issue invoices for future payment or allow attendees to pay on the day.
• Anyone who has not paid for their ticket in full before the event will not be granted access.
• Refunds and changes to ticket details policy – Unfortunately we cannot offer refunds or change the name on the booking once tickets have been booked.

AGENDA

Summary:

• Registration Starts: 12:00hrs
• Event Starts: 13:00hrs
• Event Ends: 20:30HRS

12:00-13:00
Registration

13:00-14:15
Introduction by Doug Richard
The core principles of starting a successful social enterprise
and the key 20 questions to ensure success
Introducing Carole Ann of The Real Coaching Co and coaching opportunities

14:15-14:30
Showcase One: Featured Entrepreneur

14:30 – 15:00
Joint session Doug Richard and Uday Thakker, Founder of Red Ochre
What type of social enterprise are you?

15:00 – 15:15
Julie Devonshire – Presents the story of ONE
A thoroughly successful social enterprise

15:15 – 15:30
Showcase Two: Featured Entrepreneur

15:30 – 16:00
Break

16:00 – 16:45
Doug Richard: Social Enterprise and Investment
How does a social enterprise get the capital investment it needs

16:45 – 17:15
Interactive Panel Discussion: Doug Richard, Antony Ross of Bridges Ventures
& Jonathan Jenkins of UnLtd
How to source & secure early stage funding & what investors look for

17:15 – 17:30
Showcase Three: Featured Entrepreneur
With Doug, Antony & Jonathan

17:30 – 17:45
Showcase Four: Featured Entrepreneur
With Doug Antony & Jonathan

17:45 – 18:00
Wrap up

18:00 – 18:30
Break

18:30 – 19:30

S4Stv Live Web Broadcast:

Doug Richard & Antony Ross, Featuring Social Entrepreneurs
Interactive coaching sessions hosted by Doug Richard & Anthony Ross in the form of ‘entrepreneurial surgeries’ where pre-qualified social entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to discuss and promote their businesses. Delegates attending the live event will have the opportunity to participate in the interactive discussions with Doug and our guest expert panellist as international online viewers contribute their ideas via the live chat-room & #S4Stv Twitter feed.

19:30 – 20:30
Networking

School for Startups are proud to present The Royal Institution as our official strategic event partner.

About the Royal Institution of Great Britain

The Royal Institution is the leading science based community delivering balanced, relevant understanding of science and technology and its impact on our rapidly changing world. As an independent charity, it is dedicated to increasing knowledge, excitement and involvement in science and technology for current and future generations. www.rigb.org