Enterprise

If you have ever watched Dragons Den and thought that you could come up with a great idea that could turn you into the next multi-millionaire, then you might be interested in enterprise and learning about starting your own business.

Although not everyone becomes multi-millionaires, many people start their own business. Enterprise is all about working with people who have already made their ideas happen, learning the skills and knowledge that you need for business and gaining confidence to put your ideas out there and have a go.

You may not want to start your own business, but learning about enterprise may change the way you think about things. Being able to come up with new ideas is really useful and companies are always looking for employees with a can-do attitude who can spot opportunities for success. The skills, knowledge and experiences that you will learn will help you to use your initiative, communicate and make you more able to cope with the ever-changing pace of life.

Social enterprise

Social enterprises are dynamic business that work with the purpose of improving life or making lasting social and environmental change. Businesses like Cafedirect, The Big Issue and the Eden Project are all social enterprises, but there are many similar companies operating throughout the UK, including recycling companies, organic farmers and childcare providers.

Case study

Richard Branson started his first business when he was 16 years old. Four years later he started a mail order record company from a phone box  and that was the beginning of the Virgin brand. Richard Branson founded a number of companies including:
Virgin Atlantic  international airline
Virgin Books  publisher and distributor of books
Virgin Credit Card
Virgin Trains
V2 Music  largest UK-based independent recording label
Virgin Active  chain of fitness clubs
Virgin Galactic  Branson’s planned affordable flight to space venture
Ulusaba  a luxury game reserve located in South Africa
Necker Island  Branson’s own private island located in the Virgin Islands
Virgin Vie cosmetics
Virgin Active Broadband
Virgin Media TV and cable provider

Want to know more?

www.young-enterprise.org.uk  a site for all those involved (or who want to get involved) in enterprise.

www.socialenterprise.org.uk  the site for anyone interested in social enterprise.

www.starttalkingideas.org  this site is dedicated to helping you make your ideas a reality.

www.youngbusiness.net  the network for young entrepreneurs in Europe.

Enterprise

If you have ever watched Dragons Den and thought that you could come up with a great idea that could turn you into the next multi-millionaire, then you might be interested in enterprise and learning about starting your own business.

Although not everyone becomes multi-millionaires, many people start their own business. Enterprise is all about working with people who have already made their ideas happen, learning the skills and knowledge that you need for business and gaining confidence to put your ideas out there and have a go.

You may not want to start your own business, but learning about enterprise may change the way you think about things. Being able to come up with new ideas is really useful and companies are always looking for employees with a can-do attitude who can spot opportunities for success. The skills, knowledge and experiences that you will learn will help you to use your initiative, communicate and make you more able to cope with the ever-changing pace of life.

Social enterprise

Social enterprises are dynamic business that work with the purpose of improving life or making lasting social and environmental change. Businesses like Cafedirect, The Big Issue and the Eden Project are all social enterprises, but there are many similar companies operating throughout the UK, including recycling companies, organic farmers and childcare providers.

Case study

Richard Branson started his first business when he was 16 years old. Four years later he started a mail order record company from a phone box  and that was the beginning of the Virgin brand. Richard Branson founded a number of companies including:
Virgin Atlantic  international airline
Virgin Books  publisher and distributor of books
Virgin Credit Card
Virgin Trains
V2 Music  largest UK-based independent recording label
Virgin Active  chain of fitness clubs
Virgin Galactic  Branson’s planned affordable flight to space venture
Ulusaba  a luxury game reserve located in South Africa
Necker Island  Branson’s own private island located in the Virgin Islands
Virgin Vie cosmetics
Virgin Active Broadband
Virgin Media TV and cable provider

Want to know more?

www.young-enterprise.org.uk  a site for all those involved (or who want to get involved) in enterprise.

www.socialenterprise.org.uk  the site for anyone interested in social enterprise.

www.starttalkingideas.org  this site is dedicated to helping you make your ideas a reality.

www.youngbusiness.net  the network for young entrepreneurs in Europe.