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How can you do good, be more effective and save money?

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Everywhere there is talk of using artificial intelligence(AI) to save money and change the world but I have not come across much about how it can be used for doing good except in the medical field so I thought I would look for some examples and also share practically how I use AI and have done in some cases for almost a decade. I want to be clear: this blog's content has involved my use of AI. However, it was only by asking intelligent, insightful questions that I obtained any valuable answers. As this first infographic illustrates, it is pretty but totally uninformative.

Posted by Sarah Brown on 31 Mar '25 | Tags: innovation AI charity social enterprise

Five ways to respond positively to the budget

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As I have sat this morning listening to people, particularly in business, talking about the record tax burden, I thought it might be helpful to share some positive ideas about coping with increased staff costs and also how to help with the ambition to get the UK economy growing. For charities, there are ideas about how some of the budget tax rises might help you raise funds, and for CICs, a suggestion is to consider their legal structure. I'd also like to share some practical ways to address issues raised by the increase in employer's National Insurance if it will affect your organisation.

Posted by Sarah Brown on 31 Oct '24 | Tags: collaboration innovation cic charity staff engagement

Every day is a school day

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Learning is critical for on-going success and a fulfilled life.

Posted by Sarah Brown on 18 Jun '21 | Tags: charity entrepreneur marketing social enterprise inspiration goal setting values strategic development responsible organisation charter coaching business planning collaboration innovation tools 21st century business business success csr socent growth aspiration local authority feasibility study creative think tank corporate culture vision

What sort of innovative growth do you want to achieve in 2021?

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How do you want to grow in 2021? Here are some ideas to inspire you.

Posted by Sarah Brown on 16 Dec '20 | Tags: innovation growth

Five news stories to make you happy

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In these times of doom here are five stories to inspire you

Posted by Sarah Brown on 29 Sep '20 | Tags: inspiration innovation

Innovation -its challenges and how to choose what to progress

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Innovation is critical to success in the current environment, but it's not easy so think before you start how it fits with your organisation

Posted by Sarah Brown on 17 Jun '20 | Tags: innovation

Three ideas for creating the best New Normal for you

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Every organisation will need to respond to the pandemic so you might as well take the opportunity to improve what you do

Posted by Sarah Brown on 29 May '20 | Tags: ideas strategy innovation pricing

How much would you increase your success if you joined the circular economy?

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The climate crisis is an opportunity to be creative and find new ways of working

Posted by Sarah Brown on 30 Apr '19 | Tags: innovation sustainable profit

Technology v people - playing to their strengths

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It's great when technology enhances the experience but there needs to be some commonsense used to ensure it doesn't undermine good well proven practise

Posted by Sarah Brown on 13 Mar '19 | Tags: innovation values

Yorkshire really is the best county to do business in

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As we celebrate Yorkshire Day today let's step into the future to understand why Yorkshire is the best place for business in the 21st century when sustainable business success is based on more than profit

Posted by Sarah Brown on 09 May '18 | Tags: innovation inspiration coaching

Seeing opportunities rather than problems

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The inspirational Nan Lian garden in Hong Kong shows that even in the middle of dual carriageways you can create beauty and calm if you see the opportunity rather than the problem.

Posted by Sarah Brown on 14 Mar '17 | Tags: inspiration innovation travel

Not all innovation is good!

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The internet of things can be very powerful until it fails

Posted by Sarah Brown on 02 Aug '16 | Tags: innovation marketing

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