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 34 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 please contact Natalia Fernandez.

BIZFIZZ 2009
Unleash business potential in your community!
Following on from the success of our 34 projects across England and Scotland, if you are looking at innovative ways to tackle worklessness, increase skills and enterprise in the community and would like 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)

Who's behind BizFizz
BizFizz was developed by nef (the new economics foundation). 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.