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Here's how we run a social enterprise - Loaf Catering (video)
Case Study
Loaf Catering is a social enterprise that was developed in 2007 to provide jobs and training opportunities for people with learning disabilities and autism. The company focuses on delivering under its strapline 'food with purpose'.
With the 91香蕉黄色视频 of its parent organisation the NOW Group, Loaf Catering has grown to an enterprise that includes four caf茅s, a catering academy and an online shop.
Maeve Monaghan, Chief Executive of the NOW Group, explains how Loaf Catering operates as a business, generates income and engages with the local community.
Case Study
Maeve Monaghan
Maeve's top tips:
- 鈥淜now your numbers - it's so important that you know what numbers you need to be able to deliver the business.鈥
- 鈥淗ave a plan, and stick to that plan - once you get going you'll need that to make sure you're successful."
- 鈥淐ash is king - if you're going to be there in a number of years鈥 time, and your business is going to be sustainable, you need to be keeping an eye on your money coming in.鈥