The series is designed to take your from scratching your head to implementing your plan. It is a fast, engaging way to see if SE is right for you.

You may be wondering where to begin? Can I even implement SE as a non-profit? Where can I get the statup capital and assistance I need? Or, even what is social enterprise and why should I do it? The seminar series will help you answer these questions and more.

The series is composed of four two-hour seminars. The total cost of all four seminars is $150. Registration is limited to ten people per session. Dates and the registration form can be found on the right hand side of this page.

Every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 am to noon, January 20 to January 29, 2009

The Series Includes...

Seminar 1

Introduction to Social Enterprise

What is social enterprise? Why should(n't) I do it? Learn about the different types of social enterprises, the basic challenges and trade-offs involved and, about some successful examples of SE in Edmonton.

Seminar 2

Transitioning to Enterprise Culture

This course will help you navigate the well known unknowns of creating a SE. These include cultural shifts, assessing your readiness, the differences between enterprise and non-profit thinking, and how to prepare to begin.

Seminar 3

Preparing a Business Plan

Will walk you through the basic steps of creating a "SE" Business Plan that includes blended value creation. It will look at idea exploration, feasibility assessment, the basics of business planning and more.

Seminar 4

Legal and Financing

This course will address the basic questions about legal structure, incorporation, threats to funding and more. It will also point you towards additional funding for start-up, expansion, and growth of SE.

For more information and to register visit the Social Enterprise Fund's website>>