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  • Introduction

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    Considering that Social Enterprises (SEs) strive to create a positive social impact while ensuring financial sustainability, obtaining sufficient and appropriate financial resources is more demanding for SEs than for traditional enterprises.

    This Microlearning Module provides information on available financing options for SEs with focus on crowdfunding and presents overview of the three main financial statements and standard structure of a traditional business plan, as well as public procurement opportunities. This topic also facilitates understanding of social impact investors and how SEs can improve chances of securing investment.

  • Public procurement opportunities

    This unit provides basic information on the possibilities of financing SEs by increasing their participation in public procurement procedures, both at the national and EU level. The focus is on the basics of public procurement and how SEs can participate in public tenders, on understanding the difference between national and Europian Union (EU) procurement rules, and how to find and apply for public procurement opportunities at national and EU level.