Business Resources
Welcome to the i-genius business resources page for all things social entrepreneurship, SME and social business start up. We have a links to a range of reports, tool kits and finance and funding resources across the web.
Finance and Funding
Big Issue Invest: http://bigissueinvest.com/
Bridges Fund Management: http://www.bridgesfundmanagement.com/
Clearly So: https://www.clearlyso.com/
CAN Invest: http://can-invest.org.uk/
The Funding Circle: https://www.fundingcircle.com/
Funding Central: http://www.fundingcentral.org.
Reports Across the Web
+ WorldFirst FX Reports: Deal or No Deal | Opportunities & Threats to UK Businesses | Seven Global Trends Facing Businesses
+ Wright Hassall: The Go to Guide to Starting a Business – guide to help small businesses start-up successfully and become sustainable: https://www.wrighthassall.co.uk/knowledge/legal-guides/2016/02/22/go-guide-starting-business/
+ The Young Foundation: “Making Impact Real. Encouraging investment into social infrastructure and public good to stimulate the European economy”: Download Report | “From Good to Growth”: Download Paper
+ See Change: How Transparency Drives Change Report: http://www.sustainability.com/library/see-change#.VSPnzGasy78
+ Social Value in Public Procurement Report by CCEG: Dropbox | Google Drive
+ Report on mapping initiatives and best practice, the results of citizen dialogue on well-being and societal progress: http://www.webcosi.eu/images/2013/11/Web-COSI_Deliverable-2.3.pdf
Tool Kits & Resources Across the Web
+ Business & IP Centre Northamptonshire: https://www.bipcnorthamptonshire.co.uk
+ Global Entrepreneurship Week Mentoring Tool Kits: Mentor Hanbook | Mentee Handbook
+ CARE: Social Enterprise & Innovation Resources: http://www.care.org/work/economic-development/markets/social-enterprise-and-innovation
+ Creative Trust Open Source Toolkits: http://www.creativetrust.ca/resources-2/open-source-tool-kits/
+ uscreates Social Value Measurement Toolkit: https://www.i-genius.org/images/Uscreates-Social-Value-Measurement-Toolkit-1.pdf
+ seToolbelt: http://www.setoolbelt.org/
+ Red Ochre Resources: http://redochre.org.uk/
+ My Social Business Model: http://mysbm.org/
+ Young Foundation Resources: https://youngfoundation.org/publications/
+ Incorporating a Social Enterprise: a Simple Legal Guide: https://www.engagespark.com/blog/incorporating-social-enterprise-simple-legal-guide
+ How to Start an LLC: https://www.howtostartanllc.org/
+ The Empowering Internet Safety Guide for Women: https://www.vpnmentor.com/blog/the-empowering-internet-safety-guide-for-women/
+ Build, Grow, And Finance Your Business: Resources For Women-owned Small Businesses: https://digital.com/blog/women-owned-business/
+ Workplace Safety: A Practical Guide for Your Business and Employees:
https://uk.rs-online.com/web/generalDisplay.html?id=i/practical-guide-for-your-business-and-employees
+ Business Ownership Guide for Female Entrepreneurs: https://www.delawareinc.com/resources/business-ownership-guide-female-entrepreneurs/
+ Single Parent Resources for Starting a Business: https://www.wgu.edu/blog/single-parent-resources-starting-business1908.html
+ Closing the gap: How to overcome obstacles as a female entrepreneur: https://www.bankrate.com/loans/closing-the-gap-how-to-overcome-obstacles-as-a-female-entrepreneur/
+ The Importance of Environmental Awareness When Running a Business: https://online.maryville.edu/blog/importance-of-environmental-awareness-when-running-a-business/
+ Tools and Resources for Women Starting a Business: https://www.fiscaltiger.com/resources-for-women-starting-a-business/
+ Public Relations: How to do PR for your Business: https://www.evinex.com/public-relations/
+ Social Media Marketing: 250 Social Media Marketing Strategies: https://www.evinex.com/social-media-marketing/
+ Promotion Strategy: How to Promote your Business in 2020: https://www.evinex.com/promotion-strategy/
+ Closing the gap: How to overcome obstacles as a female entrepreneur: https://www.bankrate.com/loans/closing-the-gap-how-to-overcome-obstacles-as-a-female-entrepreneur/
