I was disappointed, but not surprised, to see the debate now “raging” between social enterprise bodies and the health secretary. Social enterprise is becoming a dogmatic cult that is insisting upon a particular definition in order to legitimise its very existence. Ok, maybe it’s not that bad…but, people are wasting time arguing about what is [...]
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Dragon Boats and Teamwork
We had loads of fun on Saturday. We also learned some key lessons for our social business. But first, watch this video of us rowing our hearts out.
Ok. Did you see it? Probably not. We are the boat at the bottom of the screen, beginning to edge out the other boat near the finish line [...]
Entrepreneurial Approach: Social Enterprise Needs More of It
I like the point of this video. The point is not made with as much finesse as it could be: Cameron really goes for the entrepreneurial thing with example after example while letting the global theme sit in the background. He is advocating a different approach to learning, free from the shackles of the our [...]
The Big Idea is… Small Simplicity.
Great advice from Rory Sutherland (at TED of course!) on how to change the world around you for the better implementing small stuff. Think about how we might approach a social enterprise venture, especially if it needs to stand out in the crowd.
Investing for a Big Society
Turns out the new government wants to know what you and I think about cuts; where, how, and why should we/shouldn’t we.
I think the cutting is going to be the easy part. So I will pass on making a recommendation on them. I think Cameron and crew can cut 15% without affecting services; It may [...]
The Problem with Capitalism (100% Pure Version)
I am a big fan of a capitalist economy. Frankly, a socialist economic model leaves me feeling a bit, err, underwhelmed. But, like many modern day (see post neanderthal) societal inventions like the bible, constitutions, and laws, flexibility is not an intrinsic part of their design. Some will argue this is the point, especially with [...]
The Four Agreements
It’s been bugging me lately, an annoying feeling that things are not quite right around Camberwell. We are cautiously optimistic about this year as the we begin to lift the business out of the hole that was late 2009/early 2010. The processes are working fairly well, the team seems to have regained their pre-drop optimism [...]
Improve your Chances with a Story
The best way to realise your project (after you have worked up the numbers!) is to weave your story through it.
A story about the why and who and how at a personal level. An authentic story. Your story.
People invest in people, buy from people. They don’t buy spreadsheets, benefits, and features. If you are pitching [...]
About Todd
Todd Hannula was a self-confessed “corporate boob”, before moving to Yorkshire and making things happen. He is a co-founder and CEO of Leeds-based social entrepreneurial development and consultancy firm Camberwell that makes places and spaces work; including their own social business ventures for entrepreneurs and a game-changing aspirational place.
About Chrissie
Chrissie Slater grew up on a small Scottish island. With a history of private sector business development both for the corporate sector and for her own business, she was selected as one of Yorkshire’s Woman Business Ambassadors in 2007 - and joined Camberwell the same year.
About Chris
Chris Hill has worked in the field of enterprise and regeneration for twenty years and is Camberwell's co-founder and business development director. His specialist areas include development trusts and associated property development, business planning and enterprise work with housing associations.
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CIC or not to CIC?
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From Values to Value
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Social Enterprise comes to Venturefest
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CIC | The Achilles Heel
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Going for it!
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ResPublica
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Silly, Really!
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Restricting Structures
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Dragon Boats and Teamwork
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Entrepreneurial Approach: Social Enterprise Needs More of It
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Kieran: Isn't this the classic problem of how to leverage ...
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Todd: Gerry, Agreed. And I would add that my experience ...
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Gerry Andrews: Having been involved in working with local communi...
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Alan Wallace: Hmmmmm. He's clever and speaks well in every sens...
