We have a GIANT framework
We have a venue (thank you Hollymere!)
We have a plan!
We have a Steering Group (but more welcome!) Thank you Erica, Tracey, Dave and Hayley :-)
Check out what we are doing on http://www.enterprisingellesmereport.co.uk/
Saturday, 31 July 2010
Sunday, 13 June 2010
GRIN and bare it!
Goals, Reality, Immediate NextSteps
John Lennon asked us to "Imagine"
Martin Luther King, Jr.'s said "I have a dream" .
What are your Goals?
Start today by writing down or drawing a picture of just one GOAL. A goal which you feel will take you a step near your dream.
Look at the REALITY of the situation. (i.e. do you need £££, do you need support, do you need more information, do you need to do research.
So, what is your NEXT step?
and when you have GRIN why not share with someone (including me)...............
by "sharing" we sometimes feel more committed to complete the task.
I look forward to seeing your GRIN's :-)
John Lennon asked us to "Imagine"
Martin Luther King, Jr.'s said "I have a dream" .
What are your Goals?
Start today by writing down or drawing a picture of just one GOAL. A goal which you feel will take you a step near your dream.
Look at the REALITY of the situation. (i.e. do you need £££, do you need support, do you need more information, do you need to do research.
So, what is your NEXT step?
and when you have GRIN why not share with someone (including me)...............
by "sharing" we sometimes feel more committed to complete the task.
I look forward to seeing your GRIN's :-)
Monday, 29 March 2010
What is an Enteprise Culture?
Type "enterprise culture" into google and what do you get? Firstly, the car hire company comes up (presume they pay quite a bit for that to happen), but this is followed by a good number of articles, the one from the Times 100 web site http://www.thetimes100.co.uk/theory/theory--enterprise-culture beginning "Enterprise is a fascinating culture....... (article worth a read!)..........
For me, enterprising means stepping outside of the box to deliver solutions and taking a few calculated and acceptable risks along the way.
As a young mum in the mid-70's I became a "mini" Entreprenuer - to solve 2 problems. (1) I wanted to generate a bit of extra income and (2) - with 3 children under 2 years of age, and no family support / baby sitters - I felt going out to work for someone else was not an easy option. My peer group thought I was a bit crazy - flying up to the warehouses in East London and running coffee mornings to sell my "treasured bargains", but it was the excitement of putting my dreams and passions into practice that gave me the energy and enabled me to thrive in my own very small way. It was the beginning of a long (and continuing) journey of successes and failures - of learning curves and shared experiences............ none of which I would have missed for the world.
Did I live in an Enterprise culture - not really. Local courses and activities seemed to be based on being a better homemaker (cake making) or for the more studious, Book Clubs. I would have loved to have had the support of local enterprising generating projects, to have networked with other Entrepreneurs (established and budding) and explored opportunities and dreams.
I do believe that Enterprise in 2010 is a culture that is now understood, valued and celebrated - far more than in the 1970's when my journey began - and is available for everyone to explore, digest and join. Welcome onboard everyone!
To find out more about the project I work on in Ellesmere Port, please go to http://www.enterprisecoach.info/
For me, enterprising means stepping outside of the box to deliver solutions and taking a few calculated and acceptable risks along the way.
As a young mum in the mid-70's I became a "mini" Entreprenuer - to solve 2 problems. (1) I wanted to generate a bit of extra income and (2) - with 3 children under 2 years of age, and no family support / baby sitters - I felt going out to work for someone else was not an easy option. My peer group thought I was a bit crazy - flying up to the warehouses in East London and running coffee mornings to sell my "treasured bargains", but it was the excitement of putting my dreams and passions into practice that gave me the energy and enabled me to thrive in my own very small way. It was the beginning of a long (and continuing) journey of successes and failures - of learning curves and shared experiences............ none of which I would have missed for the world.
Did I live in an Enterprise culture - not really. Local courses and activities seemed to be based on being a better homemaker (cake making) or for the more studious, Book Clubs. I would have loved to have had the support of local enterprising generating projects, to have networked with other Entrepreneurs (established and budding) and explored opportunities and dreams.
I do believe that Enterprise in 2010 is a culture that is now understood, valued and celebrated - far more than in the 1970's when my journey began - and is available for everyone to explore, digest and join. Welcome onboard everyone!
To find out more about the project I work on in Ellesmere Port, please go to http://www.enterprisecoach.info/
Friday, 12 March 2010
Capturing an Enterprise Culture
Every week I meet with wonderful, inspiring and passionate people who are new, budding or established entrepreneurs. Being an Enterprise Coach is a joy and a delight.
One of my "tasks" for 2010/2011 is to capture what an Enterprising Culture looks like. Interesting challenge. In our local communities, how do we identify and recognise what is enterprising and how can we represent / capture the relevant indicators so that we can guage changes and which may encourage the positive growth in enterprising activities?
Where do I begin?
Over the next couple of months I am looking for opportunities to work (in Ellesmere Port) with groups, or individuals, who wish to capture their local area / community on film. I have a good supply of disposable cameras - and will be looking to display the photos at various events - gather feedback and award prizes for the best (under different catagories).
Exciting challenge - and hopefully lots of fun and enjoyment for everyone involved. More details / info will follow................. so keeping following my blog and look out for updates on our website http://www.enterprisecoach.info/ http://www.enterprisecoach.info/
One of my "tasks" for 2010/2011 is to capture what an Enterprising Culture looks like. Interesting challenge. In our local communities, how do we identify and recognise what is enterprising and how can we represent / capture the relevant indicators so that we can guage changes and which may encourage the positive growth in enterprising activities?
Where do I begin?
Over the next couple of months I am looking for opportunities to work (in Ellesmere Port) with groups, or individuals, who wish to capture their local area / community on film. I have a good supply of disposable cameras - and will be looking to display the photos at various events - gather feedback and award prizes for the best (under different catagories).
Exciting challenge - and hopefully lots of fun and enjoyment for everyone involved. More details / info will follow................. so keeping following my blog and look out for updates on our website http://www.enterprisecoach.info/ http://www.enterprisecoach.info/
Sunday, 3 January 2010
Lipstick Enterpreneurs?
I am not sure how I feel about the latest term being used about female Entrepreneurs............that is, "Lipstick Entrepreneurs"
from Dan Martin's Business Zone Blog........It looks like the phrase is catching on. An article has been published in today's Sunday Times entitled 'Meet the lipstick entrepreneurs'. Simone Brummelhuis, founder of The Next Women and featured in the piece, supports use of the phrase. She says: "Lots of people don't like the term 'lipstick entrepreneurs'. They think it's sexist. But it reminds me of the women I’ve always admired most in business — the ones who look like they’re so in control, they still haveNew research has been released today which claims that the recession has acted as a catalyst to exponential growth in female-owned start-up businesses.
When Dan referred to the Lipstick Entrepeneurs on Twitter, he evoked quite a lot of agressive responses! I am not surprised, but I do believe is that ANY publicity about people starting their own business is excellent news - stories can be inspiring, motivational and can be the key that opens the door to the wonderful world of entrepreneurship.
Whatever anyones gender, age or background - I think that 2010 is going to be a fabulous year for the Entrepreneur!
from Dan Martin's Business Zone Blog........It looks like the phrase is catching on. An article has been published in today's Sunday Times entitled 'Meet the lipstick entrepreneurs'. Simone Brummelhuis, founder of The Next Women and featured in the piece, supports use of the phrase. She says: "Lots of people don't like the term 'lipstick entrepreneurs'. They think it's sexist. But it reminds me of the women I’ve always admired most in business — the ones who look like they’re so in control, they still haveNew research has been released today which claims that the recession has acted as a catalyst to exponential growth in female-owned start-up businesses.
When Dan referred to the Lipstick Entrepeneurs on Twitter, he evoked quite a lot of agressive responses! I am not surprised, but I do believe is that ANY publicity about people starting their own business is excellent news - stories can be inspiring, motivational and can be the key that opens the door to the wonderful world of entrepreneurship.
Whatever anyones gender, age or background - I think that 2010 is going to be a fabulous year for the Entrepreneur!
Friday, 4 December 2009
Social Media
Twitter, Blogger, Linkedin............and of course Facebook. Do I understand the potential - have to say "no"............ but the trend for communicating business is to use these Social Media outlets. We (at Ellesmere Port Enterprise Coaching Project ) are looking to have a coffee morning with "tweet and twitter".........
Phil Jones from Brother printers says give "social media/ twitter" 3 months of your time, lurk, tweet and follow .............. so I am being impatient thinking I would "understand" within a few weeks.
Time will tell!!
Phil Jones from Brother printers says give "social media/ twitter" 3 months of your time, lurk, tweet and follow .............. so I am being impatient thinking I would "understand" within a few weeks.
Time will tell!!
Saturday, 28 November 2009
What a busy week! Great catching up with existing and meeting new clients PLUS our first Enterprise Coaching Project Local Coaching Group Away Day in Winsford. With Open Space / World Cafe style activity, lots of great ideas shared, the energy at the Away Day was fantastic. The Enterprise Coaching Project is 13 months in, with NWDA funding til March 2011. Some great discussion on how the support can continue and be sustained in each of the 7 areas of Cheshire and Warrington.
At the end of the week, Dave Yardley (Green Button Motivational Training) came into Stanlaw Abbey Business Centre and ran a workshop for us. Great Day Dave - thank you! And thank you to all participants.
I am still working on developing an understanding of "Social Media" for business............... tweeting, blogging and linkedin............ all will become clear I am sure - but still not sure of what is best investment of time.
At the end of the week, Dave Yardley (Green Button Motivational Training) came into Stanlaw Abbey Business Centre and ran a workshop for us. Great Day Dave - thank you! And thank you to all participants.
I am still working on developing an understanding of "Social Media" for business............... tweeting, blogging and linkedin............ all will become clear I am sure - but still not sure of what is best investment of time.
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