So you're starting your own business - go you! There are several things you need to do at the beginning of this journey, to ensure you get off on the right foot. One of which is writing a business plan... but where to begin? Let Iridescent Ideas help you get started with this FREE template for a simple, one-page plan of action to help you drive your business forward.

Everything you need to know to write a successful business plan, including who and what your business plan is for, what to include and why, financial information, key people, your marketing strategy and what's next.

This course explains the common organisational forms that social enterprises, community projects and charities adopt. It covers the key features and concepts, pros & cons and real-life considerations, guiding you through the decision-making process and your next steps.

This course takes you step by step through how to run your organisation effectively. We'll look at what good governance is, why it's important, the roles and responsibilities of your directors or trustees, policies & procedures, and more.

This course will take you step by step through the process of setting up a community group. It covers the key features and concepts, pros & cons and real-life considerations, giving you practical resources andguiding you through the decision-making process and your next steps.

This course will show you how to register your Community Interest Company. It provides advice and practical step-by-step support to guide you through the process and ensure you get your organisation up and running as quickly and easily as possible.

This course explores the defining features of social enterprise; how you put a vision and a mission at the heart of your business; how you create values for your organisation; and the financial purpose of how you make money. Plus exercises, templates and practical steps to help you.

Everything you need to know about the different ways you can generate income for your business or organisation, what will work best for you and how to access it. Plus some great tips and tools to use along the way!

Prove It! How to measure the difference you make and use it effectively. This course will walk you through WHY, WHAT and HOW to measure and manage your impact AND how to use this powerful information to help you develop your organisation or business and earn income.

This course will show you how to register your Charity. It provides advice and practical step-by-step support to guide you through the process and ensure you get your organisation up and running as quickly and easily as possible.

A FREE simple introduction to the concept of social enterprise, what it means and why it's a great business model for people and planet.

This FREE resource shows you at a glance the considerations you will probably have to take into account when deciding which legal structure is best for your organisation.