Blog Articles
July 29, 2024 / July 26, 2024 by IOEE
Welcome to the age of digital enterprise, e-commerce and social media, where virtual reality and digital tools intertwine with our everyday lives. The use of technology and digital platforms is reshaping industries, connecting people across the globe, and opening up limitless possibilities. In this era, digital literacy has emerged as an invaluable skill set, not […]
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July 16, 2024 / July 16, 2024 by Jonathan Harper
In recent years, the concept of a side hustle has gained immense popularity. A side hustle, simply put, is a job or business venture that you undertake alongside a primary source of income. Side hustles allow you to pursue your passions, explore new opportunities, and potentially earn extra income. In this article, we will discuss […]
June 16, 2024 / July 16, 2024 by IOEE
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly evolved in the last few years. AI has now been integrated into many aspects of our daily lives. From AI chatbots and automated interactions with businesses, to search engine suggestions, AI is everywhere now. One area that has attracted a lot of attention, in relation to AI, is education. In […]
May 20, 2024 / July 16, 2024 by IOEE
In today’s competitive business landscape, professionals find themselves in an ongoing pursuit of success. However, instant and short-lived success is not beneficial in the long run. What if we told you that the key to staying ahead lies beyond business strategies and market knowledge? What if we told you that the key to sustainable success […]
April 12, 2024 by IOEE
Embarking on the journey of starting a business can be an exciting adventure filled with rewards, challenges and opportunities. If you’re considering starting a business, this article will provide you with some valuable insights and tips to set you up for success. We will explore the fundamental aspects of starting a business, that initial business […]
April 4, 2024 by IOEE
Active listening is an important skill to have in any profession, especially if it revolves around working in a team. But what is active listening, and why is it so important? Active listening is the ability to listen to a speaker, understand what it is they are saying and to reflect, then respond to what […]
October 18, 2023 / October 18, 2023 by IOEE
Interview with Andrew Berrie, MIND As employees, and employers, constantly adapt and shift to fit business needs and economic markets, it is quite easy to forget about our mental health and the importance of maintaining it. We thought that spring would be a great time to chat with Andrew Berrie, head of Workplace Wellbeing at […]
Blog Articles Centres
October 18, 2023 by IOEE
At the IOEE, we are proud to support a wide range of centres, delivering a variety of enterprise and employability qualifications to their learners. CCBED, the Centre for Capacity Building and Enterprise Development, has recently reapproved as an IOEE academy, and are continuing to deliver employability qualifications to their learners. This is great news for […]
Blog Articles Newsletter
July 28, 2023 by Institute of Enterprise and Entrepreneurs
Nowadays more and more people are finding the idea of becoming self-employed increasingly more desirable. Self-employment rates hit their peak at the start of 2020 with approximately 5.03 million self-employed workers throughout the UK. Although the pandemic resulted in these levels falling to rates seen in 2015, they are slowly on the rise again. Furthermore, […]
Academies Blog Articles
We are proud to welcome a new academy, NEW Training, to the IOEE family. We had a chat with Natalie from NEW Training to find out more about the work they do, and the importance of the IOEE membership. NEW Training focuses on wellbeing and health as well as enterprising skills and business development. Finding […]
Starting and running a small business isn’t always easy. In fact, it can often be quite challenging to cope with change - especially during challenging times. If you're finding it difficult to keep your business afloat, don't worry - you're not alone. Many small businesses have succumbed to the pressure of change in today's economy. […]
Lockdown was a time for quiet, shelter, and time to reflect. For some, however, lockdown was a time to take a leap of faith and start something new. Some people say that lockdown was the riskiest time to set up a business, some call it a stupid decision but these business owners are here to […]
Blog Articles Case Study Member Spotlight
In this article we speak to Cheryl-Lya Broadfoot, one of our current mentees on the programme. Cheryl-Lya runs a coaching, planning and consultancy business called Souls Compass. We spoke to Cheryl-Lya about the impact a mentor has and the visible effects a mentor can bring to your business. Cheryl-Lya was paired with Meha Shukla, a […]
Blog Articles Meet a Mentor Newsletter
Guest Blog by Valentina Lorenzon Over the last couple of years, the business environment has considerably changed and the COVID pandemic has accelerated many processes that were already underway but would probably have taken longer to be implemented under normal circumstances. During this period of crisis and transformation, the headlines have been dominated by business […]
Blog Articles IOEE Recognised
We would like to give a very warm welcome to another new centre that is joining us this year, iUK Academy. iUK Academy recently joined IOEE as an accredited IOEE Enterprise Academy, and what a time to join. As we finally, and hopefully, see the end of these uncertain times, we hope all of our […]
Goals and targets help to keep us all on track. Whether it be an amount of money we want to make, an amount of work we want to get done or even an amount of down time that we want to achieve each day. I think it is fair to say that goals are what […]
There's no doubt that creativity is one of the most important aspects of any small business. It's what sets you apart from the competition, and it's what helps you succeed in a crowded marketplace. But creativity can be difficult to nurture and develop - especially when you're busy running your business. In this article, we'll […]
This article shines the spotlight on one of our newer IOEE Academies, Urban MBA and Kofi Oppong, who founded Urban MBA. Urban MBA is a registered charity focusing on providing skills to the young people in their community. Its mission is to create a “world where no young person is lost or left behind” (UrbanMBA). […]
Your small business needs to have a strong social media presence. We know you know this. But we also know that within the time, budget and personnel constraints that are inherent to marketing for small businesses, it’s hard to know how you can possibly compete with the big guns and elevate your social media content […]
July 28, 2023 / July 28, 2023 by Institute of Enterprise and Entrepreneurs
It’s always a great day when we are able to shed some spotlight on our latest academies and talk to then one-on-one. With our newest arrival joining us through the National Enterprise Network, we couldn’t wait to speak with them to see what their company was doing to help their learners join the world of […]
