January 2011
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For some it really has been the winter of discontent. The weather caused many events to get cancelled and rescheduled into January, in some cases, even beyond. We hope the weather didn't cause too many problems for you. There is already a lot to look forward to in 2011 so start as you mean to go on...
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Needing some help in the New Year?
Sometimes we all feel a bit overwhelmed with our workload. Sometimes, when you have been spending all your time working on something voluntarily you can't see the woods for the trees. Sometimes we all need some help! That is where Amy Matheson, the HISEZ Business Assistant can come in. Amy is available to Social Enterprises across the Highlands and Islands who need some help to get themselves back into action. Whether you need your business plan updated, marketing or financial plans prepared or even funding applications, then get in touch because she might be able to help. Contact us on contactus@hisez.co.uk or call us on 01463 715 533 to find out more.
10 free places for Highlands & Islands Social Enterprises at S2S
S2S is the premier event in the Scottish social enterprise business calendar. Last year’s S2S Fair saw an exciting blend of trading, workshops and networking. There are 10 free stands available for Social Enterprises from the Highlands and Islands who want to represent the work they do and have strong visual impact. Read more...
Social Enterprise Cafè opens in Inverness
Artysans, Inverness’ new café, is open for business in Strothers Lane, Inverness. Developed by the Calman Trust young people’s service, Artysans is a social enterprise. Every penny raised will be invested into the training and education of vulnerable young people. Located near to both the bus and railway stations, Artysans is designed to provide a wonderful customer experience. This means that the young people involved have the best possible training experience, where their skills are honed to industry standard whilst they work towards a vocational qualification. Artysans is an ideal place for breakfast before shopping or work, light lunches, teas, coffees and great baking - all available and freshly made on site. You can also taste the coffee which is roasted on the premises, watch the roasting take place, try different blends, and buy the beans of your favorite blend. In addition, Artysans offers a take away service all day, and has a busy outside catering business able to take orders from across the Inverness area. Customers can support this vital social purpose, or they can just sit in, relax, read the paper and enjoy the service – the best of both worlds! Artysans is directly opposite the entrance to TK Maxx on Strothers lane and can be contacted on 01463 729 793
Events
Achieving Sustainability- The Challenges of Social Enterprise
Tuesday 18 January, 4-6pm
Hunter Centre, Glasgow
The Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship is hosting a Forum for Social Enterprise. The core of this inaugural meeting of the Forum for Social Enterprise is a “Question Time” discussion on the theme, “Achieving sustainability, the challenges of social enterprise”. Read more...
Introduction to Writing Tenders - Social Enterprise Academy
Monday 24 January - Lairg
Tuesday 25 January - Wick
Free Social Enterprise Academy programme, assuming no previous knowledge. As always the Academy programmes are a great chance to meet other people working in social enterprise and find out about the work they are doing. For more details and an application form, please contact kate@theacademy-ssea.org or call 01463 238088.
Understanding Social Enterprise - Social Enterprise Academy
Tuesday 1 – Wednesday 2 February - Evanton
Friday 25 – Saturday 26 February - Balmacara
These programmes are aimed at teachers and support staff interested in setting up a social enterprise based in a school. More details and application forms from kate@theacademy-ssea.org or 01463238088
Big Ideas Workshop
Tuesday 8 February, 10am - 4pm
Dornoch Castle Hotel, Dornoch
Do you have a BIG idea for your business? OR Do you need a BIG idea to boost your business? UHI HI Links is delighted to invite you to a workshop with Dr Kevin Byron which aims to help companies turn business ideas and aspirations into a reality. Following on from the success of the first BIG ideas workshop in Inverness UHI HI Links is delighted to offer this popular workshop to businesses in Dornoch and surrounding areas. Read more...
Developing Leaders for Sustainable Communities
Friday 11 February,
12 - 2.30pm
Strathpeffer Pavilion
A fun and informal lunch event with the Social Enterprise Academy providing an opportunity to hear about the Developing Leaders for Sustainable Communities programme and to receive an update on the Academy’s plans for the next three years, including details of how you can get involved. To reserve a place, email kate@theacademy-ssea.org by 31 January.
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