Hamra Alam is the founder and CEO of Lights, Camera, Fashion; a new International IOEE Enterprise Academy with a conscience, that ensures fashion is inclusive of everyone, regardless of disability. Based in the Middle East, Hamra’s passion is for people, and she is committed to empowering women and entrepreneurs through her innovative and inspirational fashion […]
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Widening participation and Enterprise Education: Support for BME Learners
Guest blog by Dr Yaz Iyabo Osho One of the challenges in teaching enterprise education is ensuring that teaching is embedded in action and active learning, and that students are exposed to the experiential learning opportunities which can help hone their enterprise skills, entrepreneurial capability and knowledge. The very basis of action learning enables students […]
Spotlight On… Enterprising Learner, Sophie Bennett.
Sophie Bennett is a talented and hard-working student at New College Durham, who has mastered the art of successfully juggling two full-time pursuits; Sophie is working full-time as a waitress and barmaid at a local pub, whilst also studying for her Foundation Degree in Business and Management, and she is still coming out on top and […]
Spotlight on… Nick Sladek
Nick Sladek is a versatile player in the field of marketing, being both the founder of his own email marketing business and working as a freelance or ‘virtual’ Marketing Consultant, Director and Board Advisor for a variety of clients and companies. He has a no-nonsense attitude and is determined to ‘cut through the fluff’ and strip […]
Enterprisingly Me x
‘Enterprisingly Me’ is a monthly feature where you can follow my entrepreneurial adventures. Names have been changed to protect the innocent but everything you read really happened. I hope my story inspires you to take your first steps, or if you already have, then it lets you know you’re not on your own. Starting and […]
Wandering Brian Earns its Superhero Status as a Unique Dyslexia-Friendly Comic for Young Adults
Mathew Burbidge is the creator of Wandering Brian; a comic book designed to offer dyslexic readers material to help improve their reading skills, without being patronising – a problem Mathew encountered as a dyslexic person himself. Mathew was paired up with mentor Keith Willett, a Relationship Director in Manufacturing for Lloyds Banking Group (LBG). This […]
IOEE supports new QAA Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Guidance
When universities foster a culture of enterprise and entrepreneurship, it equips students with the skills for a rewarding, self-determined professional life. It also has significant benefits for the institution itself, says new guidance from the UK’s independent quality body QAA, which was published earlier today. The guidance will also be available in Mandarin, following widespread […]
Celebrating Enterprise 2018 – Award nominations are now open!
SFEDI and IOEE are delighted to announce that our Celebrating Enterprise Awards 2018 nominations are now officially open! The awards ceremony will be held in London on Wednesday 2 May 2018, bringing together key figures from the small business, enterprise and skills sector in the UK to celebrate and recognise the very best in enterprise […]
IOEE Mentor recognised at IAB Awards 2017
The International Association of Bookkeepers held their annual UK & International Business & Skills Awards in the House of Commons on Thursday 7 December. The winners were honoured during a prestigious drinks reception ceremony celebrating the achievements of a host of highly accomplished IAB members and industry professionals. SFEDI Group and IOEE were proud to sponsor the […]
Spotlight On… Enterprising Learner, Lauren Proctor
Lauren Proctor, 20, is in the second year of her Foundation Degree in Business and Management at New College Durham, an IOEE Enterprise Academy, where she is also working full-time in the Apprenticeship department. With the Foundation Degree’s Innovation, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship modules being accredited by the IOEE, this month we chatted to Lauren to […]