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

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

Social enterprise now and the future

Social Enterprises are part of the growing "social economy". The infographic below gives a snapshot of the state of the sector. You can get the full report Social Enterprise 2024 with more data and the priorities for the sector by emailing sarah@inspire2aspire.co.uk with Social Enterprise 2024 in the subject line. The report includes tips on how to capitalise on the trends identified.

Posted by Sarah Brown on 23 Feb '24 | Tags: social enterprise

When you grow up do you want to be a business, a social enterprise or a charity?

What is the difference between a business that wants to change the world, a charity that wants to change the world and a social enterprise and who decides which is which? Easy in terms of the legal charity status - after that it gets complex.

Posted by Sarah Brown on 08 Dec '22 | Tags: entrepreneur social enterprise public sector charity cic

Ten potential reasons to set up a separate trading subsidiary

I have been encouraging charities to think more entrepreneurially for over 30 years. If you generate income rather than rely on grants or donations, you have control of your destiny.

Posted by Sarah Brown on 04 Mar '22 | Tags: collaboration charity social enterprise socent

Every day is a school day

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

A guide to how different legal structures can do good (infographic)

An infographic of interesting facts and how each legal structure can do good.

Posted by Sarah Brown on 11 Jul '20 | Tags: charity social enterprise 21st century business

Seven issues to consider if you want to earn money as a charity

If you want to move from funding and donations to generating income then there are seven key issues and risks to consider

Posted by Sarah Brown on 11 Sep '19 | Tags: charity social enterprise feasibility study

5 reasons any charity should develop partnerships

Collaboration and partnerships are the way for charities to be more successful. These five reasons show how

Posted by Sarah Brown on 16 May '19 | Tags: collaboration charity social enterprise

Does the end justify the means in your organisation?

A report this month identifies that Oxfam was more concerned about what it was doing and achieving than how it achieved it and that is how its safeguarding was undermined. This is a threat to any organisation that doesn't apply its values rigorously and consistently.

Posted by Sarah Brown on 21 Jan '19 | Tags: values vision charity social enterprise

The truth about charities betraying our trust

Are we unrealistic expecting charities like Oxfam to be perfect when they are so large or is it more that they don't handle negative events well that is the problem?

Posted by Sarah Brown on 13 Feb '18 | Tags: charity social enterprise values

When a loyalty card backfires

How a simple marketing promotion can actually act as a disincentive but done well can increase custom

Posted by Sarah Brown on 03 Mar '17 | Tags: social enterprise marketing

Does the face you show as a business depend on who you meet?

Successful businesses and social enterprises are built on consistency, does the face you show as a business depend on who you meet?

Posted by Sarah Brown on 18 Mar '14 | Tags: entrepreneur social enterprise corporate personality

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