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Social franchising is an option for both existing social enterprises that wish to expand their businesses through replication as well as individuals who want to set up a franchise of an existing, successful social enterprise. However, it is a relatively new model of growth and little support exists for those wishing to embark on this route.

Therefore, as part of the Big Lottery (BASIS) funded Investing in Social Enterprise Expansion programme, the Social Enterprise Coalition is delivering an innovative Social Franchising Support project.

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A survey carried out by UnLtd has revealed that the majority of social entrepreneurs are unsure of what to expect following the emergency budget announcements last week, with 3 in 4 expecting their venture to be affected.

With news of the Government planning spending cuts of £30bn by 2014/15, 39% of respondents are feeling less confident as a result, with 45% believing it will create a negative effect on their venture.

The Confederation of Social Entrepreneuirs and RLK Partnerships have launched a free confidential bid review service to help Liverpool based SMEs tender for public sector contracts.

Large companies tendering for contracts usually have experienced bid teams. They have perfected their process of responding to tenders. They use sophisticated review stages as a key part of preparing their tender responses.

In a move to encourage social enterprise participation in the delivery of public services, Chris White MP has introduced a private member's bill to the commons- Public Services (Social Enterprise and Social Value) Bill.

via David Ainsworth thirdsector.co.uk

A private member's bill introduced in the House of Commons this week would require all public sector contracts to carry a 'social clause', asking bidders what positive social outcomes their tender would create.

Choosing the correct legal structure for a social enterprise can often turn out to be a complex affair. Help is at hand however, as a new online tool has been launched to assist charities, social enterprises and co-ops in their decision.

via socialenterpriselive.com

An online tool to help charities, social enterprises and co-ops make informed decisions about their legal form launches today. (7/7/10).

Two new video shorts promoting Liverpool Vision's role and initiatives around social enterprise are now available on the web.

The first is Liverpool: Social Enterprise City which introduces some of the dynamic social entrepreneurs the city boasts and makes the case for Liverpool being in the forefront of social enterprise development via Liverpool Vision.

The three Liverpool Sirolli enterprise projects will be holding an open coffee meeting on Tuesday 27th July from 10.00am to 12 noon.

The coffee meeting will be taking place at the Isla Gladstone Conservatory, Stanley Park, Liverpool. Why not come along and share your idea for your new business or simply come along to learn more about the Sirolli project.

Please contact John Golledge for more information: jgolledge@liverpoolvision.co.uk

Health@Work currently have vacancies on their CIEH Health & Safety course on Monday 26th July, 9.30am-4.30pm.

The course costs £70pp/£50pp if a charity.

The course will be held in the Health@Work offices:

Orleans House,

Edmund Street,

Liverpool,

L3 9NG