Event description

This workshop introduces participants to the fundamentals of starting a social enterprise, covering an introduction to the for-purpose ecosystem, tools to design for impact, business model components, establishing feasibility and case studies from different industries. A guest speaker from a local Blue Mountains social enterprise will share their journey towards the launch of their business, and a Q & A will enable all participants to enquire further about challenges and solutions. The workshop’s aim is to lower barriers to taking steps towards establishing a successful business with a social purpose.

Your trainer
As part of our ongoing business development training program, Blue Mountains City Council is proud to present Anke Timm. Anke has empowered and connected individuals, teams, organisations and causes for collective impact for more than 25 years across projects in Europe and Australia, including the not-for-profit sector, creative industries, venture philanthropy and impact investment.