Insight

Scratching your head wondering what to get those special people in your life? Fear not - we've got the gifts that keep on giving, not only to your loved ones, but for people and planet too.

Our Expert reveals the values that have led to her success, advice about hiring and firing, and the social causes she is passionate about. 

Thinking of launching a social enterprise in 2020? Do these five things on purpose, writes Tuesday P. Brooks, and you'll be well set up for success.

The digital privacy campaigner thought he was going to have a lifetime career in the Royal Navy but left the armed services after a long illness. "It was a big lesson to me: things don't always turn out the way you expect."

How’s it been, going back to school? We spoke to two social enterprises about the challenges they face working under Covid-19 conditions.

When you're building your business, when is the right time to go to market? For Rene Perkins of CityMaas, a conversation with a mentor provided focus – and further support by way of a useful introduction.

Earlier this year we opened our first branch outside the UK, in New York City. Now, in partnership with global social enterprise supporters the British Council, we're pairing mentors with mentees in nine new countries.

We think Heather Matuozzo’s social enterprise is pretty unique - we haven’t heard of anyone else that works with physical clutter and mental blocks to create both metaphorical – and literal – space.

Launching a new initiative and need publicity to create social impact? Got a cause you want the public to support? Have a brilliant product or service you want people to buy? Here's how to get eyes on your prize.

Why might you need a mentor? What value do they offer? How do you go about finding one and what will the relationship be like? Charly Young, whose organisation specialises in mentors, gives us some answers.

Supplying services or products to local authorities can mean crucial revenue for your charity or social enterprise. We asked a former commissioner and a supplier to tell us how to do it.

They will obviously want to protect their investment, so how will that relationship go if challenges arise? For Kim Rihal of Equal Education, a meeting with someone who had trod that path before instilled confidence.