Phillip Hesketh: Enterprise Learner 2015

Phillip Hesketh, along with wife Sophie, runs The Belfry, a warm and welcoming bed and breakfast in the pretty seaside town of Whitby on England’s north east coast. However, it is for his perseverance and enthusiasm as a student that Phillip was awarded the title Enterprise Learner 2015. He received the accolade at the Celebrating […]

The International Lifetime Achievement Award

“This award is important because it came from an organisation that’s very actively engaged with the small business community and its learning, as well as being committed to engaging all partners in this process.” Professor Allan Gibb OBE was presented with the International Lifetime Achievement Award at the IOEE Celebrating Enterprise Awards 2015. Afterwards, he […]

The Celebrating Enterprise Awards 2015

This year’s Celebrating Enterprise Awards, held in a prestigious setting of the House of Lords, was a fabulous success. As well as creating the opportunity for IOEE to recognise the hard work, creativity and sheer dedication of individuals and organisations operating across the Enterprise Learning and Skills sector, the event is also a unique opportunity […]

SFEDI AND IOEE CELEBRATING ENTERPRISE 2015 AWARD WINNERS

Every year, the Institute of Enterprise and Entrepreneurs (IOEE) and the Small Firms Enterprise Development Initiative (SFEDI) host the Celebrating Enterprise Awards and this year was bigger and better than ever. Celebrating Enterprise 2015 was held at the House of Lords on Wednesday 4th November, bringing together educators, entrepreneurs and other key figures from the […]

SFEDI AND IOEE CELEBRATING ENTERPRISE AWARDS 2015

SFEDI AND IOEE CELEBRATING ENTERPRISE AWARDS 2015 THE HOUSE OF LORDS WEDNESDAY 4TH NOVEMBER • The Institute of Enterprise and Entrepreneurs (IOEE) and the Small Firms Enterprise Development Initiative (SFEDI) hosts the Celebrating Enterprise Awards 2015 • A prestigious event recognising outstanding endeavour in enterprise learning and skills • The Celebrating Enterprise Awards 2015 Gold […]

IEEC at Anglia Ruskin University

In September a number of the IOEE team travelled to Chelmsford to attend the tenth International Entrepreneurship Educators Conference (IEEC) at Anglia Ruskin University, which is itself an IOEE Centre of Excellence. In these days of digital communications and constant online exchanges, it’s sometimes easy to forget the value of getting face-to-face with people who […]

SME Mentor Training that’s Made-to-Measure

IOEE and Lloyds Banking Group have worked together to develop, pilot and implement exciting new CPD modules, equipping existing mentors with specific skills to deal with the challenges small businesses often face. Once a mentor is qualified, their development should continue. New learning enriches the mentoring service they offer, bringing to it greater and more […]