Alternative Business Models
Online training course
1st, 8th and 15th May 2025
10:00 - 13:00 GMT
£300 (includes VAT)
What is it?
What is it?
What is it?
From co-operatives to community businesses, this three-part online course will expand your knowledge of less common but more innovative approaches to business ownership and governance.
From co-operatives to community businesses, this three-part online course will expand your knowledge of less common but more innovative approaches to business ownership and governance.
From co-operatives to community businesses, this three-part online course will expand your knowledge of less common but more innovative approaches to business ownership and governance.
Delivered in partnership with Co-op Culture’s team of experienced advisors, the three sessions cover an overview of Alternative Business Models, a deep dive on Governance and a deep dive on Finance, leaving you with the knowledge and ability to provide more and better options when you're in the process of setting up a new organisation, or advising others through third sector bodies, local councils, or business support services.
Delivered in partnership with Co-op Culture’s team of experienced advisors, the three sessions cover an overview of Alternative Business Models, a deep dive on Governance and a deep dive on Finance, leaving you with the knowledge and ability to provide more and better options when you're in the process of setting up a new organisation, or advising others through third sector bodies, local councils, or business support services.
Delivered in partnership with Co-op Culture’s team of experienced advisors, the three sessions cover an overview of Alternative Business Models, a deep dive on Governance and a deep dive on Finance, leaving you with the knowledge and ability to provide more and better options when you're in the process of setting up a new organisation, or advising others through third sector bodies, local councils, or business support services.
The programme
The programme
The programme
The training will be delivered online over three, three-hour-long sessions across the month of May 2025.
The training will be delivered online over three, three-hour-long sessions across the month of May 2025.
The training will be delivered online over three, three-hour-long sessions across the month of May 2025.
Session One
Introduction to Alternative Business Models
Online
1st May 2025
10:00 - 13:00 GMT
An introduction to alternative business models and how they can be supported. You'll leave with:
Knowledge of alternative business models proven to work in the UK economy
An understanding of the similarities to, and differences from, more conventional business models
A knowledge of the support landscape available to alternative business models
An understanding of approaches that are effective when supporting groups adopting alternative business models.
Session One
Introduction to Alternative Business Models
Online
1st May 2025
10:00 - 13:00 GMT
An introduction to alternative business models and how they can be supported. You'll leave with:
Knowledge of alternative business models proven to work in the UK economy
An understanding of the similarities to, and differences from, more conventional business models
A knowledge of the support landscape available to alternative business models
An understanding of approaches that are effective when supporting groups adopting alternative business models.
Session One
Introduction to Alternative Business Models
Online
1st May 2025
10:00 - 13:00 GMT
An introduction to alternative business models and how they can be supported. You'll leave with:
Knowledge of alternative business models proven to work in the UK economy
An understanding of the similarities to, and differences from, more conventional business models
A knowledge of the support landscape available to alternative business models
An understanding of approaches that are effective when supporting groups adopting alternative business models.
Session Two
Deep Dive: Governance and Legal Models
Online
8th May 2025
10:00 - 13:00 GMT
Delve into the legal structures and governance used by organisations with alternative business models. You'll leave with:
A knowledge of the range of governance models used by organisations with alternative business models
An understanding of the difference between legal form and organisational type
An understanding of the factors affecting the choice of legal form.
Session Two
Deep Dive: Governance and Legal Models
Online
8th May 2025
10:00 - 13:00 GMT
Delve into the legal structures and governance used by organisations with alternative business models. You'll leave with:
A knowledge of the range of governance models used by organisations with alternative business models
An understanding of the difference between legal form and organisational type
An understanding of the factors affecting the choice of legal form.
Session Two
Deep Dive: Governance and Legal Models
Online
8th May 2025
10:00 - 13:00 GMT
Delve into the legal structures and governance used by organisations with alternative business models. You'll leave with:
A knowledge of the range of governance models used by organisations with alternative business models
An understanding of the difference between legal form and organisational type
An understanding of the factors affecting the choice of legal form.
Session Three
Deep Dive: Finance
Online
15th May 2025
10:00 - 13:00 GMT
Explore the novel and innovative finance available to organisations with alternative business models. You'll leave with:
A knowledge of the types and sources of capital are available to businesses in the UK
A knowledge of the different business finance options available to organisations using alternative business models
An understanding of how the legal form of an organisation can affect the finance options available
An understanding around how to choose the best types and sources of finance when using an alternative business model.
Session Three
Deep Dive: Finance
Online
15th May 2025
10:00 - 13:00 GMT
Explore the novel and innovative finance available to organisations with alternative business models. You'll leave with:
A knowledge of the types and sources of capital are available to businesses in the UK
A knowledge of the different business finance options available to organisations using alternative business models
An understanding of how the legal form of an organisation can affect the finance options available
An understanding around how to choose the best types and sources of finance when using an alternative business model.
Session Three
Deep Dive: Finance
Online
15th May 2025
10:00 - 13:00 GMT
Explore the novel and innovative finance available to organisations with alternative business models. You'll leave with:
A knowledge of the types and sources of capital are available to businesses in the UK
A knowledge of the different business finance options available to organisations using alternative business models
An understanding of how the legal form of an organisation can affect the finance options available
An understanding around how to choose the best types and sources of finance when using an alternative business model.
Who is it for?
Who is it for?
Who is it for?
Anyone involved in business advice and coaching support
Anyone involved in business advice and coaching support
Anyone involved in business advice and coaching support
Anyone supporting organisations in the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Sector
Anyone supporting organisations in the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Sector
Anyone supporting organisations in the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Sector
Anyone working for a charitable foundation or local government body that is focused on inclusive economies, economic justice, community wealth building, or similar.
Anyone working for a charitable foundation or local government body that is focused on inclusive economies, economic justice, community wealth building, or similar.
Anyone working for a charitable foundation or local government body that is focused on inclusive economies, economic justice, community wealth building, or similar.
The speakers
The speakers
The speakers
Co-operative and community business advisor at Co-op Culture
Co-operative and community business advisor at Co-op Culture
Co-operative and community business advisor at Co-op Culture
Centre for Democratic Business Co-lead
Centre for Democratic Business Co-lead
Centre for Democratic Business Co-lead
Booking terms
and conditions
Booking terms and conditions
Booking terms
and conditions
Refunds
Refunds
Refunds
Cancellations
Cancellations
Cancellations
Should you have any questions regarding these terms and conditions, please contact the Centre for Democratic Business team via info@democraticbusiness.org.
Should you have any questions regarding these terms and conditions, please contact the Centre for Democratic Business team via info@democraticbusiness.org.
Should you have any questions regarding these terms and conditions, please contact the Centre for Democratic Business team via info@democraticbusiness.org.
The CfDB is a project of Stir to Action Ltd, a worker co-operative registered in England as a Company Limited by Guarantee. Company number 07951013
Our team is based in Dorset, London, and Manchester
Designed and built by Stir to Action Studio
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The CfDB is a project of Stir to Action Ltd, a worker co-operative registered in England as a Company Limited by Guarantee. Company number 07951013
Our team is based in Dorset, London, and Manchester
Designed and built by Stir to Action Studio
You can subscribe to our newsletter here
The CfDB is a project of Stir to Action Ltd, a worker co-operative registered in England as a Company Limited by Guarantee. Company number 07951013
Our team is based in Dorset, London, and Manchester
Designed and built by Stir to Action Studio