Welcome to Bizfizz!

BizFizz client stories:
WEST NORWICH
Anne Francis, BizFizz Coach, and Leum, BizFizz client, told Tim MacWilliam, of Future Radio, how BizFizz works and who the programme helps. Listen to their interview.
http://podcast.futureradio.co.uk/

"I feel a lot more positive. This is completely different to how I felt two hours ago - coaching is powerful stuff!"
Heather Anderson, Sun Beams Nursery

"I know that I can just give them a call, they get straight on the case, take it to the panel, and come up with solutions FOR ME."
Susan Wylie, 'Touch' Showband

nef (new economics foundation)
3 Jonathan Street, London, SE11 5NH. Tel: 020 7820 6300 Fax: 020 7820 6301
BizFizz National Co-ordinator (nef): Natalia Fernandez
Bizfizz Programme Manager (nef): Elizabeth Cox
www.neweconomics.org

Welcome to BizFizz!
In any community there are people who want to do things, who have a passion - based on an idea, a skill, a hobby or an interest - that they could turn into a business. All they need is a little help, someone to break down the barriers to success. This is BizFizz!

Read about our latest projects. If you would like to find out more about BizFizz click here.

BizFizz National report

Having worked in over 30 areas since 2001, nef and The Civic Trust have gathered a great deal of learning around small business support in areas of economic decline. Our latest report evidences how appropriate and flexible support can remove barriers to entrepreneurial success. To access this report click here

Coaching becomes government policy

BERR, the Department of Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform announced Local Community Business Coaching as one of the products in their "simplifying business support" agenda on July 8th 2008.

BizFizz is the leading business support model in the UK in which Coaching is the preferred methodology for offering business support to entrepreneurs living in areas of economic decline. Over the last seven years, BizFizz programmes have provided coaching to entrepreneurs across England and Scotland. The Civic Trust and new economics foundation are delighted that Coaching and supporting entrepreneurs by developing local resident led networks has been recognised by national government.

Click here for BERR, Simplifying business support.

BIZFIZZ 2008
Unleash business potential in your community!
Following on from the success of our 33 projects across England and Scotland, nef (New Economics Foundation) and the Civic Trust announce our next programme rollout. Local areas qualifying for the new Working Neighbourhood Fund will be looking at innovative ways to tackle worklessness and increase skills and enterprise in their communities.

If you would like to arrange an independent visit from a BizFizz team member please call 07940 323 385. We will tell you more about BizFizz, give you a taste of how the programme will work and explain what you need to do to get a BizFizz project in your area.

BizFizz book unlocks revolutionary business story

" Who's the Entrepreneur? The BizFizz Story: Unleashing the passion, transforming communities " tells the story of how revolutionary new business initiatives, in ‘deprived’ areas such as Toxteth, Jarrow and East London, are regenerating communities across the country.

The book reflects the experience of the ‘BizFizz’ programme and draws out the lessons to effectively support entrepreneurs within their own communities, particularly those experiencing economic disadvantage. It highlights the powerful role that enterprise, when supported by the wider community, can play to regenerate a community. The book is largely written by practicing BizFizz coaches who have lived and breathed the role for the past two years.

Read the first chapter of "Who's the Entrepreneur?"

Download the entire 115 page book "Who's the Entrepreneur?" (1.04MB)

	2008 SFEDI Enterprise Champion Support Professional Paul Davies, BizFizz Coach and founder of Clowne Enterprise, was named best support professional by SFEDI, the small business support standards body. Paul, who has been the BizFizz coach in Clowne since 2004, has provided support to many new businesses in the area. Paul said “In three years, we’ve helped create 70 new businesses, which just goes to show the impact that local and well supported business support actually has, it does make a huge difference.”
	Twenty-one BizFizz projects Since the success of four pilot projects initiated in 2001, BizFizz projects are now operational in twenty-one locations in England. The new areas are benefitting from a BizFizz Coach in the heart of the community who supports entrepreneurs who want to start or build a business.
	Who is BizFizz for? BizFizz takes a holistic view of individuals - their history, skills, ambitions, contacts and attitude - rather than their business idea alone. Read the stories of entrepreneurs who made their business dreams a reality with the help of BizFizz.
	What's the impact on local economies? Sustainable local economies need a ground force of 'can-do' individuals contributing to a vibrant local economy that is resilient to national and global economic mood swings. BizFizz provides a mechanism to mobilise people who want to help each other realise personal dreams and reinvigorate the local economy. Find out how it works.

Who's behind BizFizz
BizFizz was jointly developed by nef (the new economics foundation) and The Civic Trust. We believe that promoting enterprise is a good way to regenerate communities because local businesses are more likely to employ local people, provide services to improve the local quality of life, spend money locally and so circulate wealth in the community, help people to achieve their dreams, and become skilled and confident, and promote community cohesion. BizFizz is a registered trademark.