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Funded spaces available for The Circle Academy cohort 3
We are thrilled to be able to offer a limited number of funded spaces on cohort 3 of The Circle Academy for people who fit into...
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What does ‘More Than Profit’ mean?
From pay it forward schemes to eco friendly products, to cafes that employ individuals with additional needs, chances are you’ve know of a social enterprise or...
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Why a cash flow is crucial for social entrepreneurs
A man walks into a bank, pulls out a gun and says to the clerk, “Give me all your money. I need to set myself up in new social enterprise. I...
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What is an entrepreneurial mindset? How do I develop the mindset of an entrepreneur?
What is an entrepreneurial mindset? Entrepreneurial Mindset: a way of thinking that enables decisiveness and the ability to overcome challenges, and accept responsibility for outcomes. It...
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The Circle Academy: gaining confidence, and much needed focus during lockdown
Audrey Kerr, a participant of the recently completed 2nd cohort of The Circle Academy, and Enterprise Development Worker at Wellbeing Works Dundee, shares her experience of...
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The Circle Academy future participants will become qualified social entrepreneurs
The Circle Academy, a 12 week training programme for individuals interested in running a more than profit business, has been awarded accreditation from the Scottish Qualifications...
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Embracing change and creating a force for social good
Alvina Menzies, A current participant of The Circle Academy, and founder of two social enterprises, shares her experience of the Academy programme so far… A bit...
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What Is The Circle Academy?
Here at The Circle, we’ve been thinking hard about how to distil down to it’s essence, exactly what The Circle Academy is, and what it can...
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The Circle Academy: A Springboard For Social Entrepreneurs
Look at an individual’s drive to create change with innovative ideas and creative solutions, and it’s easy to see why social enterprise in the UK is...
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The Circle Academy secures funding for its 2020 cohorts
The Circle has received funding to support the delivery of The Circle Academy to a second cohort of aspiring ‘More Than Profit’ leaders. Funding has been...
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“The Circle saved my business” first cohort of social entrepreneurs complete The Circle Academy
The first cohort of social entrepreneurs who completed our ‘More Than Profit’ training programme, The Circle Academy, have taken part in a pitch competition. The Circle...
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Kara shares her reflections on 3 weeks of The Circle Academy
Academy Manager, Kara Swankie, has written a blog with her reflections after the first 3 weeks of the first cohort of The Circle Academy. We are...