Social Entreprise London are holding a conference on 22 October 2008 at Queen Elizabeth Hall, South Bank London. The conference will open up discussions on the future of social enterprise in London looking specifically at business development, public-private partnerships and new emerging markets.  To learn more about the conference, it’s speakers and seminars sessions click here.   To book your place visit the Social Enterprise London registration page.  

Seth Godin is a marketing expert and writes one of the worlds best marketing blogs. Seth has a history of entrepreneurship and started his first enterprise at the age of 14 (read more about Seth on Wikipedia).   Seth has recently produced a free half hour presentation on how to grow your business for non-profit organisations. Listen to his what he has to say by clicking here.   Why not subscribe to Seth’s blog and get information about his free ebooks, seminars and general thoughts about business and marketing.     

The Small Bizpod is a great site for entrepreneurs. It was started in 2005 by Alex Bellinger to help individuals start up, manage and develop small businesses. Alex did this by interviewing entrepreneurs across the country to get here their stories and share their experiences as they struggle to create successful businesses. Since it started in 2005 Small Bizpod has become really well respected and Alex’s pod casts are listened to by thousands of people from across the world. This months podcast is all about social entrepreneurship where Alex interviewed participants at the Shine conference in May  2008. Listen to their thoughts on social entrepreneurship by visiting the Small Bizpod website and downloading the podcast (number 73 social entrepreneurs at shine).    

Photo by Jonathan Talbot, World Resources Institute

A few weeks ago the 2008 World Entrepreneurship Summit took place in London. At the summit one of the founders Dr Rebecca Harding, launched a report looking at the important role of entrepreneurship in stimulating economic development.

The report recognises that entrepreneurs are crucial in creating economic growth, but raises questions as to how this economic growth will “create a sustainable future for the world”.

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