1. Developing the conditions in which enterprise can thrive
Karen Hart
@ Bountagu Big Local
27th February 2016

2. Conditions are just right!
Environmental
Political
Economic
Social
Geological?!

3. The only way is up!

4. Diamonds are brought close to the surface
through deep volcanic eruptions

5. Business as usual is not an option
We need to:
Create new and imaginative ways to respond
Change the way we operate
Think about new ways of surviving and using resources

6. Create an enterprise culture
Give people permission to take control
Raise aspirations and confidence
Engage children and young people
Expand on the meaning of employment
Become the product or service
Recognise opportunities
Engage community to buy and employ local
Communicate the vision of a sustainable local economy & vibrant community

7. Diamonds are made under pressure!

8. Exposure to the elements!
Provide Work & Enterprise Experience – all ages
Experience risks taking e.g. Pop up shops & markets
Engage schools & offer enterprise experiences
Engage Businesses in offering work and enterprise experiences
Support enterprise networking
Encourage initiatives and partnership: e.g. Agency development for care, childcare & cleaning

9. Diamond Cutting & Polishing
Provide the know how:
Advise and train on:
how to become self employed
how to manage and develop a business
Refer to other agencies
Training in Start Something Social
Support networks for continued learning
Networks for business to business trading
Support access to funding awards and loans

10. Sustainability & Legacy
The Diamond - the hardest natural material - used to polish other diamonds:
Entrepreneurs cascade learning and mentor others
Enterprise - central to sustainability strategy
Enterprise / cultural events part of annual calendar e.g. street market, art/film/music festival, business events
Establish & safeguard community assets/space: community café; enterprise hub, community centre

11. Questions ? Contact Bountagu: 020 8292 5626,
Karen Hart, Bountagu Manager
Elham Asskoumi, Outreach and Environment
Diana Powell, Skills, Employment and Enterprise
Saada Ibrahim, 50 Plus
Katie Taylor, Children and Young People
Thank you and keep in touch!
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