Hello Digital - Carolyn Powell

Carolyn Powell

About

Carolyn Powell is a Bizfizz coach in Stoke on Trent – BizFizz is an innovative programme for entrepreneurs focusing on start-ups, micro and small enterprises in areas experiencing economic disadvantage. It turns the passion and enthusiasm of individuals into a driving force for local economic renewal by mobilising the skills and resources within communities.
BizFizz works with passionate people in relatively small and defined communities where there is some level of economic disadvantage. The entrepreneur can be living in the area, trading in the area or moving into the area. BizFizz aims to complement existing services such as Business Links and Enterprise Agencies by offering a community-based approach that not only enhances networking within the community, but also reduces barriers to use these services.
BizFizz transforms communities and fosters sustainable development by building economic and social capital, and supporting environmentally sound ideas. BizFizz also brings to a community:

*A dedicated Coach promoting entrepreneurship and the importance of local wealth creation

*Positive publicity for local enterprise and the idea of community development through entrepreneurship

*A Local Panel of key people who act as a network for entrepreneurs, helping them unblock problems and providing key information and contacts

*Increased confidence and sense of self-reliance among the community as a whole.

* A move from dependence on external solutions to generating your own and fostering development of local visions