I thoroughly enjoyed running Marketing skills for social enterprises – connecting with your customer last Friday afternoon. The workshop, organised by the Yorkshire Venture Philanthropy Programme and South Yorkshire Community Foundation took place at Sheffield Hallam University’s Sheffield Business School. Andi Stamp joined me to lead the seminar, bringing his expertise, empathy and enthusiasm: Andi […]
Research project: new technology for business and social enterprise
February 27, 2014 by Leave a Comment
New Strategies for Digital Inclusion – A participatory action research study New and innovative digital tools and strategies are available to businesses (including social enterprises), communities and individuals. Can these emerging and developing technologies and services promote entrepreneurship? How can mobile technologies be used to develop existing businesses and social enterprises and to support new […]
Quick trip to Burbage for some old favourites
November 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Went out yesterday at about 4pm to climb, not to take photos. But the light was so stunning just before and after sunset that I wanted to capture it (and still climb). Sorry: no tripod and dark clothing, but the always stunning Burbage scenery bathed in soft golden light makes up for it!
From library ‘at risk’ to prestigious award
October 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment
A library and tourist information centre which was at risk of closure but fought back, increasing opening hours by 300% whilst saving its local authority 30% in costs, has won “Britain’s top award for town community projects,” from my client, Action for Market Towns. When Northumberland County Council needed to make significant cost savings, there […]
