Social Enterprise Works

The resources in this section will help you to decide whether social enterprise is right for you and identify the most appropriate legal structure for your organisation.

• Are you a social enterprise? - Decision Tree
• Legal structures for Social Enterprise
• Duties of Company Director & Secretary
• Governance and Organisational Structures for social enterprises
• New Company Checklist

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Whether you are an established organisation or just starting up, this section includes resources to help you develop ideas and strategies and ensure your organisation’s viability.

• Business Plan – Guidance Notes
• 10 Steps to Earning - The Sustainable Business Development Journey
• Ansoff Matrix - Identify alternative growth strategies
• Break Even Analysis Calculator
• Other Player Analysis - Identify competitors and partners
• Customer Profiling Sheet
• Promoting your Organisation - Guidance Notes
• Marketing - Guidance Notes

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The tools in this section will help you to take a systematic approach to improving the way your organisation works.

• C3Perform Toolkit
• How to understand the needs of your customers
• Writing an Environmental Policy - Guidance Notes
• Customer Care - Guidance Notes

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The tools in this section will help you improve skills and develop systems to manage your organisation more effectively

• Financial Forecasting & Planning - Guidance Notes
• Template Cash Flow Projection
• Break Even Analysis Calculator
• Set Up a Basic Record-keeping System
• Financial Management and Accountability - Guidance Notes
• Employee Welfare - Guidance Notes
• Job Descriptions & Person Specifications
• Grievances & Disciplinary Procedures - Guidance Notes

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Three publications written by Social Enterprise Works are available for download and have also been published in printed form. Printed copies can be requested from sam@socialenterpriseworks.org

• Managing in Tough Times
• 10 Steps to Earning
• C3Perform Toolkit

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