By Charlene Gatt
THESE T-shirts are sure to be a winner now that local social enterprise Print Side Up has opened.
The screen-printing business, which is run by Melbourne Citymission to develop work skills for 15-25 year olds, will be selling ‘Braybrook 3019’ tees as part of its involvement in a new business support initiative from Social Traders and the Department of Human Services.
Launched earlier this month, the Building Social Enterprise Trading Turnover project aims to help established businesses increase their turnover and social mission.
“Many social enterprises are established to generate profits that can help fund social programs, but as any business person will tell you, it takes quite specific business knowledge and skills to be successful,” Mark Daniels from Social Traders said. “BSETT is about providing highly practical support and training so that social enterprises can identify opportunities and markets for their goods or services.
“We work one-on-one with enterprises to look at their business and their markets and provide guidance about how to grow them.”
Print Side Up is one of eight social enterprises in the state receiving hands-on assistance over the next 18 months to grow their business.
Steve Maillet from Melbourne Citymission anticipates the ‘Braybrook 3019’ T-shirts will be help boost business and encourage local pride.
