Collab4Good’s Post

There is just over 24 hours until applications close for the Circular Impact Accelerator 2024 Program! Success in an accelerator is not always walking out with the right business model ready to go - in some cases a successful outcome of the program is to work out quickly that your idea isn't viable or doesn't have the right market fit, or that the timing isn't quite right for you or the idea. Working this out sooner rather than later can save you a lot of headaches and potential costs, and allow you to focus your valuable time and efforts elsewhere. 2023 Program Graduate Biki Markov had an experience along these lines which she has generously shared below: "I highly recommend participating in this program. For me it meant that I was able to validate my enterprise idea and although I did not go ahead with it, it took me on a journey I had not anticipated. I was introduced to different types of theories and models but more importantly to look at the world from a different perspective – one where a circular economy exists and works. The most beneficial part was the connections I made and pushing myself outside of my comfort zone by reaching out for help and pitching. I would say ‘just do it’ and reach out to as many people as you can, and never give up believing in your idea – even if you need to take a totally different direction." We love this reflection from Biki as it shows what can be gained from participating in a program like the Circular Impact Acccelerator. If you have a circular economy business concept that you would like to develop and refine further and would like to be considered for the program, get your application in by 8pm Tuesday 16th April (tomorrow!!) - for all the details and to apply head to https://lnkd.in/gENdYBv6 #circulareconomy #accelerator #changemakers

There are still a few days to go until applications close for the Circular Impact Accelerator 2024 program! For some further inspo, listen as 2023 Graduate Jacqui Storey of Little Droppings shares her experience of the program and how their circular economy social enterprise is bringing back reusable nappies and laundry services to help reduce the waste created by single-use nappies. Little Droppings was a finalist in the 2023 Australian Circular Economy Awards, up against some big players including Coles and ModiBodi! Doing SA proud 🙌  https://lnkd.in/gVF7rx7X Applications for the Circular Impact Accelerator Program close 8pm Tuesday 16th April - for all the details and to apply head to https://lnkd.in/gENdYBv6 #circulareconomy #accelerator #changemakers

The fourth workshop in the Business for Good series is a topic that many social enterprises and small businesses struggle with - marketing and communications. Social enterprises and impact-driven businesses have multiple, diverse customer segments and multiple diverse value propositions, so knowing how to communicate effectively with your marketing can be quite challenging. We are very luck to have Ruby Bisson facilitating this online Business for Good workshop on Marketing and Communications for Impact - Ruby is well known and highly respected across Australia for her wealth of knowledge and experience when it comes to marketing for social enterprise and impact. Ruby will also be joined by Kym from First Innovators to help put a First Nations lens onto the topic - this will be invaluable not only from a learning perspective but also to help those businesses are who are keen to engage more First Nations businesses as partners, suppliers and customers. Don't miss out, more details and to register in the link below!

Thinking of applying to take part in the Circular Impact Accelerator 2024 program? Have a listen to one of our 2023 Program Graduates Melanie Mattiuzzo of TERRESA as she shares her experience of the program and the circular economy social enterprise that she is working on to reduce textile waste. https://lnkd.in/giEbWwn4 Applications for the Circular Impact Accelerator Program close Tuesday 16th April - for all the details and to apply head to https://lnkd.in/gENdYBv6 #circulareconomy #accelerator #changemakers

Big new from the South Australian Social Enterprise Council (SASEC) - tickets are now LIVE for the Business for Good 2024 Conference! Places are limited so get in quick to avoid missing out on this immersive and inspiring day for social enterprises, B Corps and small businesses looking to embed and grow social and environmental impact! All the conference deets and link to register 👇👇👇

Free coffee, reusable cups and banter with the amazing team from Reusably - what a great way to spend a Friday morning! 🙌☕️😍 #circulareconomy #impact #changemakers

Do you have an idea to address a circular economy challenge and a friend/colleague or two to help you take this idea to the next level? Applications are now open for the 2024 Circular Impact Accelerator Program, a 6-week accelerator program for South Australians to develop and test enterprising ideas which addresses our circular economy challenges. This Program is supported by Green Industries SA and delivered in partnership with Collab4Good and StartSomeGood, a collaboration which brings together national and local expertise, knowledge, skills and networks across social enterprise and circular economy. The Program includes in-person workshops with guest speakers, weekly coaching calls with experienced social entrepreneurs, exclusive access to curated online content including interviews with successful circular social enterprise founders, connections to mentors and the opportunity to pitch for customers, supporters and business development funding at our popular pitch night event in June. Participation in the Circular Impact Accelerator is FREE thanks to the generous support of Green Industries SA. To download the information pack, get some inspo and to apply, head to https://lnkd.in/gENdYBv6 Applications close 16th April 2024. #circulareconomy #socialenterprise #accelerator

The annual global 2024 Circularity Gap Report has been released which finds that the circular economy is gaining popularity, but falling short on action. 'While discussions on circularity have tripled in the past five years, the use of virgin materials in the global economy is on the rise, and the share of secondary materials has dropped from 9.1 per cent in 2018 to 7.2 per cent in 2023. This reflects a continuation of the trend since 2018 and exacerbated by the global pandemic in 2020/21.' - https://lnkd.in/gbYasqpM Are you looking to take action on the circular economy to help close the circularity gap? Applications for the Circular Impact Accelerator program are opening next week to help you develop out your circular economy social enterprise concept, with an information session being held online on Tuesday 25th March 2024 at 5:30pm ACDT. For more details and to register for the info session head to https://lnkd.in/gENdYBv6

The Small Business Week 2024 program is now live! Registrations are open for businesses to participate in in-person and online events across SA – all designed to support your growth and development. Explore the full program now: business.sa.gov.au/week Collab4Good is pleased to be an event delivery partner for Small Business Week alongside Business for Good partners South Australian Social Enterprise Council (SASEC) and Social Traders for an evening networking event with special guest speaker Carmen Garcia AM of certified social enterprise Community Corporate - Wednesday 1st May 2024, 5-6:30pm at Inparrila. For more details and to book your place find us in the Small Business Week Program linked above! #SBW2024 #smallbusiness #southaustralia Office for Small and Family Business

Collab4Good is excited to be once again partnering with Green Industries SA and StartSomeGood to deliver a third circular social enterprise design program for South Australians to accelerate the development of new ways to address circular economy challenges! Kicking off in the week starting 29th April 2024, the Circular Impact Accelerator is an intensive 6-week program which brings together an array of local and national expertise and content to create a powerful social enterprise design course for people who have an circular economy idea to pursue and need support to explore their concept further. Participants will learn the fundamentals of circular economy and social enterprise business model design, whilst also gaining access to new networks, potential customers/collaborators and seed funding to bring your venture to life. The Program includes in-person workshops with guest speakers, weekly coaching calls with experienced social entrepreneurs, exclusive access to curated online content including interviews with successful circular social enterprise founders, connections to mentors and the opportunity to pitch for customers, supporters and seed funding at our popular pitch night event. Participation in the Circular Impact Accelerator is FREE thanks to the generous support of Green Industries SA. An information pack will be available shortly with details on eligibility, key dates and program details, and an online information session is being held on Tuesday 26th March at 5:30pm ACDT online via zoom - head to https://lnkd.in/gENdYBv6 to register now!