轉寄︰ Does your social enterprise have the right legal structure?

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傳送日期︰ 2012年03月1日 (週四) 10:12 PM
主題︰ Does your social enterprise have the right legal structure?

If you are having problems viewing this email, click here.                                                                                                                              1 March 2012 Choosing the right legal structure is a big decision that can have a real impact on how your social enterprise performs. Why do some organisations choose, for instance, to be CICs, others opt for a different structure, registering as charities, setting up partnerships, or more simply sticking with a more "mainstream" company structure alone, as CLGs or a company limited by shares. How can you ensure that you make the right choice? Join us live on Thursday 1 March from 1pm to 3pm to discuss how you can reach consumers, or post your questions now. Our most popular stories this week How employee ownership transformed Clansman Dynamics Dick Philbrick on how Scottish engineering firm Clansman Dynamics became an employee owned enterprise Why Kodak failed, but Apple and Google don't Failure to evolve and change could be fatal. To innovate and remain efficient, businesses need to behave like living systems Should Facebook become a social enterprise? Such a change would lead the company that makes billions to fulfil Mark Zuckerberg's aim of accomplishing a social mission Social enterprises and commissioners need to work together for social value Chris White MP on how the Public Services (Social Value) Act can mean better outcomes More content: My start-up story: Sharon Cannings and Ermine Street Project CIC Sharon Cannings passes on the lesson she learned from starting Ermine Street Project CIC here Live Q&As Next week's live Q&A is on choosing the right legal structure for your social enterprise. Join us live on Thursday 1 March from 1pm to 3pm to discuss how you can reach consumers, or post your questions now. In order to participate, you need to register as a member and log in here. Got an idea for a Q&A or a poll? Contact Gines Haro Pastor Coming soon on the Social Enterprise Network...         • Big business and social enterprise award programmes     • Developing your business plan     • The next Guardian social enterprise podcast From the other Guardian Professional Networks Voluntary sector: How can community groups prove their social value? The process needs to be democratised and taken away from consultants, argues David Tyler from Community Matters Public leaders: Shared space key to the future of urban centres It's time for a radical approach to spaces in town and cities, argues Marcus Hobley, which involves taking down the barriers between vehicles and pedestrians Sustainable business:  Banks must put ethical principles at the heart of their operations Malcolm Hayday looks at how embracing social values can help banks serve their customers and communities better Moved Job? If you have moved jobs recently, we would like to hear about it for our 'new appointments' page. Get in touch by emailing  Gines Haro Pastor Jobs View our latest social enterprise vacancies here If you would like to know more about jobs please contact  Emma McAndrews on 020 3353 2140 Do you run a business? If so, you can register for a free company profile which will be displayed in what we believe will be the biggest online social enterprise business directory. This profile will increase your visibility to customers, commissioners and potential collaborators - find out more and get listed. Useful information Contact us If you want to know more about commercial opportunities, contact Rachel Joy If you would like to contribute to the network - maybe you have something you'd like to get off your chest, a piece of advice, a warning, an idea - contact me - David Mills Twitter We now have over 7,500 followers. Join them by following us on Twitter @GuardianSocEnt LinkedIn We're on LinkedIn - come and join us Facebook Get the latest updates from the network on our Facebook page And finally: If you liked this - tell a friend. By signing up to become a member of the Social Enterprise Network they can opt to receive our weekly updates, exclusive event invitations and much, much more. Best wishes David Mills Editor, Guardian Social Enterprise Network You are receiving this email because you are a Soc Ent Network Weekly subscriber Click here if you do not wish to receive Soc Ent Network Weekly emails from the Guardian News and Media. Click here to find out more about our Professional Networks Guardian News & Media Limited - a member of Guardian Media Group PLC. Registered Office: Kings Place, 90 York Way, London, N1 9GU. Registered in England No. 908396