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AdrianAshton2

  1. most of the public think there are too many charities bit.ly/LkiQgP (and see bit.ly/Kn4bxh for my view)
  2. #ff - for #coops and #startup support - @enterprisehub @enterprisetrust @baybusinesscent
  3. #ff - for #socent #mentoring @julienicholson @vikvonviking @rubystartweet @marikafinne @jmollring @unltd
  4. #ff - @ursulastephens @bw58 @hub_spokeharlow @OnPurposeUK @davidfors @socialvaluelab @jen_at_the_lab @robintuddenham @naturedesigner #coops
  5. #ff to @MCFworks for not only being great emerging #socent in prisons but also for lunch today!!
  6. @CoopsMark - for existing model of #coops with charity form, check out #coops trust schools via @CoopSchools
  7. I'm in York today, supporting a charity to change itself into a #coops model to better assure it's future
  8. wow! seem to have created bit of stir here on twitter today suggesting #coops most (financially) sustainable bus model bit.ly/Lgs7AJ
  9. why #coops are the most financially sustainable business model bit.ly/Lgs7AJ (#socent)
  10. sorry to have missed @julienicholson @rubystartweet @jmollring today @theportico - sounds like it was good fun! #socent #mentoring #startup
  11. @steve_coles - thanks for comments about how size of organisation impacts on its #socimpact reporting bit.ly/Jvvwif
  12. RT @braxious "starting a business is hard work but with help of @AdrianAshton2 his advice and knowledge has been of greatest help" #startup
  13. fantastic guidance from @insidepcg on how new IR35 tax rules apply to sole traders and freelancers (like me!) bit.ly/KVttQC #startup
  14. supporting business modelling of new BME #coops in Burnley this morning #socent #bizplan #startup
  15. great collection of (free) resources/support for #socent in #homeless sector bit.ly/IO5LWl (some of which I created!) #startup
  16. #ff - @whynotchange for showing that inspiration can arrive in the most unexpected places... bit.ly/JdqZ5o #startup
  17. #ff for great tweeting with me this week about creative industries - @13theatre @braxious (bit.ly/JdOMTy)
  18. just published my lastest #socimpact report on my activities as a micro enterprise - more impact, but not all positive? bit.ly/Jvvwif
  19. nice simple charts illustrate the factors that stop you being 'great' (also works for being 'happy' too) onforb.es/J0Tayu
  20. cuppa with contact this morning ended up with my being video'd about my experiences of support to #startup BME #socent in #mentor scheme