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The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise from the nation that those who serve or have served in the armed forces, and their families, are treated fairly. The IOEE decided that signing the Armed Forces Covenant was the right thing to do, to pledge our support for fairer treatment of those who served in the […]

In today’s hyper-connected world, the role of community, in fostering successful enterprise, has become increasingly important. Building a thriving business is no longer solely about profit margins and shareholder value; it is about creating a positive impact on society, engaging with local communities, adding value for your customers and providing sustainable employment opportunities. This article […]

The IOEE’s international growth continues and we are proud to welcome Origin Training as an IOEE International Academy.  Origin Training will be delivering employability qualifications within Bahrain and further afield.  Origin Training Centre has been recognized as a leading training institution in the Kingdom of Bahrain, offering a wide range of professional courses and qualifications. […]

Active listening is an important skill to have in any profession, especially if it revolves around working in a team. But what is active listening, and why is it so important?  Active listening is the ability to listen to a speaker, understand what it is they are saying and to reflect, then respond to what […]

We are proud to welcome a new academy, NEW Training, to the IOEE family. We had a chat with Natalie from NEW Training to find out more about the work they do, and the importance of the IOEE membership.  NEW Training focuses on wellbeing and health as well as enterprising skills and business development. Finding […]

Starting and running a small business isn’t always easy. In fact, it can often be quite challenging to cope with change – especially during challenging times. If you’re finding it difficult to keep your business afloat, don’t worry – you’re not alone. Many small businesses have succumbed to the pressure of change in today’s economy. […]

Lockdown was a time for quiet, shelter, and time to reflect. For some, however, lockdown was a time to take a leap of faith and start something new. Some people say that lockdown was the riskiest time to set up a business, some call it a stupid decision but these business owners are here to […]

In this article we speak to Cheryl-Lya Broadfoot, one of our current mentees on the programme. Cheryl-Lya runs a coaching, planning and consultancy business called Souls Compass. We spoke to Cheryl-Lya about the impact a mentor has and the visible effects a mentor can bring to your business. Cheryl-Lya was paired with Meha Shukla, a […]

Guest Blog by Valentina Lorenzon Over the last couple of years, the business environment has considerably changed and the COVID pandemic has accelerated many processes that were already underway but would probably have taken longer to be implemented under normal circumstances. During this period of crisis and transformation, the headlines have been dominated by business […]

We would like to give a very warm welcome to another new centre that is joining us this year, iUK Academy. iUK Academy recently joined IOEE as an accredited IOEE Enterprise Academy, and what a time to join. As we finally, and hopefully, see the end of these uncertain times, we hope all of our […]

Goals and targets help to keep us all on track. Whether it be an amount of money we want to make, an amount of work we want to get done or even an amount of down time that we want to achieve each day. I think it is fair to say that goals are what […]

There’s no doubt that creativity is one of the most important aspects of any small business. It’s what sets you apart from the competition, and it’s what helps you succeed in a crowded marketplace. But creativity can be difficult to nurture and develop – especially when you’re busy running your business. In this article, we’ll […]

This article shines the spotlight on one of our newer IOEE Academies, Urban MBA and Kofi Oppong, who founded Urban MBA. Urban MBA is a registered charity focusing on providing skills to the young people in their community. Its mission is to create a “world where no young person is lost or left behind” (UrbanMBA). […]

Your small business needs to have a strong social media presence. We know you know this. But we also know that within the time, budget and personnel constraints that are inherent to marketing for small businesses, it’s hard to know how you can possibly compete with the big guns and elevate your social media content […]

Nowadays more and more people are finding the idea of becoming self-employed increasingly more desirable. Self-employment rates hit their peak at the start of 2020 with approximately 5.03 million self-employed workers throughout the UK. Although the pandemic resulted in these levels falling to rates seen in 2015, they are slowly on the rise again. Furthermore, […]

It’s always a great day when we are able to shed some spotlight on our latest academies and talk to then one-on-one. With our newest arrival joining us through the National Enterprise Network, we couldn’t wait to speak with them to see what their company was doing to help their learners join the world of […]

Transmit Startups communications manager Laura White kindly took the time to speak to us about her role within the company and what becoming an IOEE Academy will do to boost their enterprise learning. As a communications manager, Laura helps spread the word about how Transmit Startups supports entrepreneurs and their business aspirations. In addition to […]