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We're delighted to announce the launch of our latest report "Empowering the Future'. We know all about the transformative power of youth entrepreneurship because we see it every day. However, too many young people face barriers preventing them from starting and growing successful businesses. That's why we've joined forces with The Entrepreneurs Network to call on whoever forms the next government to prioritize harnessing the economic opportunity of young entrepreneurs. When young entrepreneurs thrive it’s an effective lever to boost growth, level inequalities and drive green and social economies to create a generation for change.” https://lnkd.in/e-vm9h69

Unlocking the potential of the next generation through entrepreneurship education. Navagating societal challenges. Our Programmes Connect Young People To Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development. Discover more 👇 👉🏻https://lnkd.in/dQB3jPjT

09.15.2024 Ninety Days of Small Business Environment Nurturing -- Day 13 Establishing a small business innovation challenge -- Establish a small business innovation challenge to spark creativity and problem-solving in your community. This competition invites local entrepreneurs to propose innovative solutions to specific community issues or business challenges. By offering prizes or seed funding to winners, you're addressing local needs and encouraging entrepreneurial thinking. This initiative can lead to new business formations and help existing businesses pivot or expand creatively. #90days #90dayssmallbusiness #smallbusiness  #shoplocal #nurturesmallbusiness #C7

May is Small Business Month, a time to celebrate the passion and dedication of our local entrepreneurs who make our community special. In an ever-evolving world, small businesses are the pioneers of change, filling the gaps in the market. Not only that, they are also the source of innovation, where creative ideas are born and boundaries are pushed. Small businesses are incredibly resilient. They serve as a powerful reminder that success can come from the most unexpected places, and with perseverance and passion, anything is possible. Let's take a moment to applaud and recognize the invaluable contributions of fellow small businesses to our economy and society. #smallbusinessmonth #wosb #smallbusiness

We’re thrilled to be supporting Global Entrepreneurship Week. To celebrate, we’re hosting two free online workshops during the week of November 18th–22nd to help ignite your entrepreneurial journey. 📅 Tuesday, November 19th: The Price is Right — Learn how to price for success. Register here https://bit.ly/3Yz6Tvn 📅 Friday, November 22nd: All About the Money — Get to grips with cash flow forecasting and its impact on your business. Register here https://bit.ly/3AdBvuA Don’t miss out on these valuable sessions to take your business ambitions to the next level #GlobalEntrepreneurshipWeek #BusinessWorkshops #EntrepreneurJourney #PricingStrategy #CashFlow

🚀 All-Innovate: The idea competition - have you signed up yet? It’s time to unleash your business ideas, expand your entrepreneurial mindset and take your first steps as an entrepreneur. Through the All-Innovate competition, you’ll have the chance to: 🌟 Receive entrepreneurial training and the skills needed to create a Business Model Canvas 🌟 Practice your business pitch 🌟 Apply for funding to develop your idea 🌟 Expand your entrepreneurial network No idea? No problem! We have a number of ideas ready and waiting for you to use as your own. All-Innovate encourages undergraduates, postgraduates, DPhils and research staff at the University of Oxford to develop an entrepreneurial skill set and generate entrepreneurial ideas, regardless of discipline, level of study or entrepreneurial experience. Find out more and sign up here. 👉 tinyurl.com/49ck45wz

ORIGIN STORY PART 2: 🎉 As Prose celebrates its 7th anniversary as a venture-backed company, we’re thrilled to reopen our Emerging Entrepreneurs Grant for the second year! From the beginning, venture funding has been essential in allowing us to raise capital and build our business to where it is today. To honor our start and help entrepreneurs realize their dreams, Prose launched the Emerging Entrepreneurs Grant. Last year, we partnered with LUNA Magic and awarded the first 10K Grant to Genesis Dominguez, founder of Honey Beauty. We’re proud to support her journey through funds, coaching, and mentorship. This year, we’re partnering with Black Unicorn—a force for creating equitable workplaces by connecting founders with top talent—our goal is to invest in underrepresented entrepreneurs ready to reshape their communities. 💼✨ 💡Only 1.9% of VC funding went to women-led companies, just 1% to Black-founded companies, and the combined share of Latina and Black women founders’ venture capital was only slightly over 1% in 2022. This initiative amplifies our commitment to closing the funding gap and building an economy of changemakers. 🚀 Don’t miss this amazing chance to grow your business and gain valuable mentorship from the talented minds at Prose! Apply today—applications are open until December 25, and winners will be announced during #BlackHistoryMonth 👉 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/e743tsNn #EmergingEntrepreneurs #FundingOpportunities #MentorshipMatters #EquitableWorkplaces

💸 FUNDING ALERT 💸 💰 £10,000 + mentoring + pro-bono support 👩💻 Young founders, aged 16-25, based in the UK and Europe 📅 17th January 2025 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eng6gN-A Could your business idea change the world? Here’s your chance to prove it. The Young Entrepreneurs Challenge is provided by Verizon and Unloc. If you’re 16–25 and have a fresh and innovative tech-led idea, The Young Entrepreneurs Challenge could help you get your business off the ground—or if you’ve already launched, boost it to the next level. Business proposals must meet the following criteria: ⭐ Be legal in all mainland European countries. ⭐Be either a pre-start (not yet trading); or not have been trading for more than three years and have an annual turnover of less than £100,000 (€120,000) in its most recent financial year. ⭐Be the applicant's own idea and not infringe on the copyright, patent or intellectual property of others. The overall winner receives a £10,000 grant. The winner also attends the One Young World 2025 Global Summit in Munich, Germany. This annual event brings together young leaders from 190+ countries and 250+ organisations. #FundingCall #FounderFunding #StartupCompetitions #YoungEntrepreneurs

As we come to the end of Small Business Month, check out the latest policy brief in our Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) Nexus series focused on “Boosting Small Business Growth: Navigating Policy Complexities and Government Support.”   Small businesses like those our NFTE alumni create are critical to driving economic growth and fostering community innovation, but many of those small businesses struggle to survive beyond their initial years.   Read more in the brief about what can be done to support these early-stage businesses and to launch the next generation of thriving entrepreneurs!   https://lnkd.in/efyMijWp

*Breaking the Barriers Workshop for Entrepreneurs* Join us for an *exclusive workshop tailored to entrepreneurs* eager to conquer obstacles and achieve unprecedented success. "*Breaking the Barriers*" is your gateway to Entrepreneurial Success. In this immersive session, participants will: 1. Identify and neutralize the 9 saboteurs that hinder entrepreneurial progress. 2. Explore the nuanced factors contributing to the decline of success and learn how to navigate them effectively. 3. Master 5 transformative strategies designed to ignite entrepreneurial success and sustain momentum. 4. Engage in interactive discussions, case studies, and practical exercises to reinforce learning and application. Don't miss this opportunity to revolutionize your entrepreneurial journey - *Investment* 1499/- plus taxes Payment link: https://lnkd.in/dWwRFF53