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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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Start up funding for social entrepreneurs in Dundee
Social entrepreneurs are being invited to pitch for a share of a £20,000 funding pot towards start-up costs for their ventures. The Circle and funding body,...
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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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Introducing our new project: The Circle Superstars
We are excited to be introducing a new project to benefit children and young people during the lockdown. Set to launch in June, The Circle Superstars...
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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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A statement from Kirsty about COVID-19
Over the last week I have been self-isolating due a stomach bug and some flu like symptoms. I’ve been thinking very carefully about how we should...
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Understanding funding for social entrepreneurs
For any business the ultimate goal is to become financially self-sustaining, and one way to achieve this is through investment and fundraising. At The Circle we...
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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...