RISE - Business Support

RISE believes that the starting point for growth is an evaluation of your organisation as it currently exists. In assisting existing social economy enterprises and those in transition towards the social economy, RISE will introduce new quality standards in sustainability auditing. Available only to RISE participants, the Organisation Sustainability Audit will assist your organisation to analyse the current stage of development and map out pathways for its continuing sustainability. The review of sustainability is the launch pad for the remainder of the comprehensive business supports available under RISE. It is assumed that those organisations in transition towards the social economy may require most if not all of the supports available. There is the choice for your organisation to select from the available tailored support as required. One to one mentoring will be delivered at your organisations premises.

1) KEY BUSINESS SUPPORT & ASSISTANCE:

• Sustainability Audit
• Setting up a Social Enterprise/Legal Governance
• Business Planning & Development
• Marketing for the Social Economy
• Loan Finance
• Mentoring

2) SUPPLEMENTARY SUPPORT:

• Public Procurement for the Social Economy
• Business Clustering in the Social Economy
• Cross Border Partnerships/Networking
• Financial Management

3) THE EXTRA ELEMENTS:

• Monthly E Bulletins
• Web Site Based Support
• Membership of a Cross Border Network
• Bespoke Training events matched to mentoring support
• Best Practice Support in Case Studies & Research
• Cross Border Exchange Visits
• Seminars & Conferences