"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."
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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
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The Civic Trust
2nd Floor, Essex Hall, 1-6 Essex Street, London WC2R 3HU.
Tel: 020 7539 7900
Fax: 020 7539 7901
BizFizz National Co-ordinator (Civic Trust): Lynne Jones
mobile: 07731789654
BizFizz Programme Manager (Civic Trust): Paul Squires
mobile: 07703743418
BizFizz Project Coordinator (Civic Trust): Bridget Orr
tel: 0207 539 7909
www.civictrust.org.uk
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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.
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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 0207 539 7909. 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.
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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)
Price: £4.99 If you would like to order a copy, or want further information, please contact Bridget Orr on 0207 539 7909 or email borr@civictrust.org.uk.
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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.”
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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