Starting a social enterprise is an exciting prospect. Like many who are starting out, you would like to start a business to solve a particular social, cultural and/or environmental issue, but where do you start?

Dream it. Build it. Grow it.

Below are resources other QSEC members have found useful at the start of their social enterprise journey.

• Check out the free Social Startup Studio course: Social Enterprise Fundamentals.

• Explore the Sustainable Development Goals.

• A Business Planning Guide for Social Enterprises by Social Ventures.

• Griffith University has provided a Business Model Canvas so you can get your business on paper.

• New Funding and Finance Models by Justice Connect.

• Australian Stories of Social Enterprise - for inspiration!

• Queensland Government - Choosing the right business structure.

• Australian Government - Help find which licences you need.

Through a partnership with the Queensland Government, you can access their Mentoring for Growth program.