Annually, we select the Future 50 entrepreneurs who will be invited to join Ernst & Young’s Accelerate network.  This will offer them access to events which encourage networking, learning and sharing.  To learn more about the Future 50 awards check out www.future50.co.uk

At a celebratory reception on the 23rd May 2013 we will award the Future 50 of 2013 and announce the Ernst & Young Future 5 award winners. These exceptional young entrepreneurs will be recognised on the night for their achievements and be matched with an experienced Accelerate mentor to support their future development.

The Future 50 Awards are now open for entries!

The Future 50 Awards are designed to recognise the talents of young social entrepreneurs who are running a business with a triple bottom line.

The awards are organized by Striding Out, who specialises in supporting social entrepreneurs to achieve their potential through providing networking opportunities and tailored business support.

The Future 50 Awards can be entered by entrepreneurs aged 20-35 who demonstrate entrepreneurial flair and innovation in progressing a responsible business venture with a strong commercial foundation and social and/or environmental impact.

Deadline for entries is 8th April 2013

Striding Out specialises in using coaching tools and techniques to help a client progress their own business. This guide therefore provides guidance, inspiration and thoughtful questions to help you plan and shape your business strategy for now and in the future. Questions are presented throughout the guide and within each Section Checklist to help the reader think and apply the guidance provided to their own particular situation.

As a business leader, you should know the vital answers to these important questions as this will boost your own personal confidence and give you clarity on how you to plan and manage your business. It will also equip you for answering any questions posed to you by an investor, board member, partner or potential client.

The guide covers the following topics:

Communicating Your Business
Customers, Products & Services
Market Research, Marketing & Sales
Leadership and Management
Measuring Your Impact
Developing Your Team
Business Formalities
Business Growth
Financial Planning and Raising Investment

As you work through each of the sections you will start to prepare all of the information you need ready for your annual business strategy, business plan, funding applications, internal team manual and even client proposals.

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