First Steps in Business And Social Enterprise West Hendon & Barnet
A FREE 5 week programme of expert help and support to help you to take the steps to turn your idea into a business or social enterprise.
– Are a sole trader, or have a skill and want to develop a business that benefits the community
– Are thinking of starting a business or want to expand your business
– Have just started a business and want to become profitable
If you think that your business or social enterprise idea can benefit from First Step in Social Enterprise programme,
holding a Certificate in Social Enterprise Support and a Certificate in Training Practice. He has delivered training as part of the First Steps in Social Enterprise programme and occasional sessions for social enterprises on the Step Ahead programme. He has also provided research and business development planning for Olmec clients. He is Olmec Co-operative CIC’s principal consultant for work delivered on behalf of the Co-operative Enterprise Hub.
, having worked for London Rebuilding Society and SEL. He regularly delivers social enterprise finance training sessions for the Step Ahead programme, and has also been used for business planning consultancy.
Unit 111B, Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, Islington, London N1 0QH
The Trustees of Olmec are unpaid and donate their time, experience and skills to ensure the charity achieves its mission of “Race equality through economic and social justice”.
Omar’s other advisory positions include the 2011 Census, the Household Longitudinal Survey, the Electoral Reform Society, the Payments Council, and as the UK representative on the European Commission’s Socio-economic network of experts.
“The founders of AGT Social have participated in the Step Ahead course run by Olmec, to support us in becoming investment ready, provide guidance on our leadership and governance, and to help us with measurement of the social impact of our enterprise. Olmec’s continued support will help us improve our turnover and also develop productive methods of engaging with stakeholders. Without their advice, direction and belief in the concept of AGT Social we may not have got this far as quickly as we have.”
“The First Steps in Social Enterprise Programme gave HFT CIC the opportunity and privilege of learning with other Social Entrepreneurs. This paved the way for all students involved to share their ideas, learn new skills and strengths, and produce a business plan, by simply completing the assignments with the support of all involved. The First Steps in Social programme proved to be a great success for HFT CIC. “The course has completed changed the direction of my life. It’s structured in a way where you’re given tailored advice and takes you through the process of a business plan with an expert.”
“Working with Olmec on the development of the business plan has brought a fresh perspective and new skills to HustleBucks”
“As a Hackney MP I so often meet people who want to contribute to their community but don’t have the confidence to put themselves forward. Olmec’s work is great news – not only does it help a wide range of people to participate but it creates role models so we can hope for better representation, reflecting our communities in future.”
The people we helped into work:
“Solid Foundations’ help and support began from the word ‘go’ and has been invaluable: job opportunities, one-on-one tutoring in interview techniques and body language – I could go on! The new skills I have learnt have given me immense confidence and self-belief.”
“We are highly appreciative for the valuable advice and information you give us. Your knowledgeable insights and experiences will be a great help to our organisation.”
“Thank you for your great work and brilliant support you have been a real asset to Daddy CPR LTD”
Daddy CPR Ltd
“This Step Ahead programme is really yielding some good outcomes, thanks to your commitment and belief in what we are doing.”
“Has helped me to get to the next stage after the nature of the business changed.”
A selection of relevant videos that give a flavour of Olmec’s work in helping communities develop & express themselves, improve their employment prospects and start new enterprises.
Olmec empowers individuals to take an active role in society and achieve their goals and aspirations. By accessing the services delivered through Olmec, individuals and organisations are able to develop their skills, services and capacity in order to turn around their lives and the lives of others. Our services are bespoke and tailored to the individual or organisation. We are able to personalise and customise our services to achieve the best result for the people we work with.
In June 2010, Olmec became an independent charity and established a Co-operative Community Interest Company. It has transformed the way it delivers its work and has developed its portfolio of marketed services such as First Steps, Step Ahead, Step Change, Solid Foundations, Co-operative Diversity Action, Black On Board, I.comm and Midnimo.
