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Rural InnovatE – Enterprise Stacking for Growth
Explore enterprise stacking at Charlesfield Farm — real examples, expert talks, and tools to grow your rural business.
Date and time: to
Location: To be announced
Organisation: South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE)
Build smarter, not harder.
Kick off your Rural InnovatE journey with a deep dive into Enterprise Stacking – a practical strategy for rural entrepreneurs to grow income and impact by layering complementary ventures under one brand.
This session includes a site visit to Charlesfield Farm, where you’ll hear directly from the team behind one of the region’s most innovative rural enterprises. Learn how they’ve successfully stacked agricultural, environmental, and commercial ventures to create a resilient and diversified business model.
You’ll gain:
- A clear understanding of enterprise stacking and how it differs from traditional diversification
- Insights into the minimum foundations needed to stack successfully
- Tools to assess your readiness and avoid common pitfalls
- Real-world inspiration from Charlesfield Farm’s operations and expert talks
- A practical framework to begin mapping your own stack
This session is ideal for entrepreneurs with 1–5 years of trading experience who want to grow sustainably, leverage existing assets, and build resilience in uncertain times.
Come with one business idea — leave with three.
