Social Enterprise Academy Training Programme for Falkirk New Dates

Posted on October 15, 2015

The Developing Your Social Enterprise training programme will begin on Thursday 19^th of November 2015.
Each session will take place at the Falkirk Wheel, 10am to 4.30pm.
Cost: Free with lunch provided.

There are 4 days delivered over 8 weeks, with each day focusing on a key business development function.
This practical programme will allow individuals to enhance core business knowledge and learn about tools and skills to help develop a sustainable social enterprise. The programme is designed for individuals and organisations planning to grow their social enterprise or income generating project into or within the Falkirk and District area.

Day 1: Social Enterprise Planning – Thursday 19^th November
Day 2: Marketing Your Social Enterprise – Friday 20^th November
Day 3: Managing Finance, Generating Income – Thursday 10^th December
Day 4: Developing Your Business Plan – Friday 11^th December

For further information, or to book a place, please contact Jennifer Robertson, CVS Falkirk by tel:
01324 692 000 or email: jennifer@cvsfalkirk.org.uk

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