“community interest company” has been formally recognized in UK corporate law since 2005. In Canada, social enterprise is a relatively nascent concept and not widely understood. Although organizations such as the MaRS Discovery District have been building momentum in Canada, a significant gap still...
L3Cs, or Low-Profit Limited Liability Companies, are one form of legal structure in the U.S. that social enterprises can take. An L3C is a variation on anLLC,essentially a hybrid form of a nonprofit and for-profit company. The organization is designed so that it can function generally as...
What Is a Social Enterprise? Revising Old Concepts and Interviewing Social EntrepreneursSocial enterpriseorganizational theorydefinitionThe concept of social enterprise (SE) has been developed by an emerging and collective effort of scholars over the world. However, a comprehensive meaning of 'SE,' ...
First things first—privacy and security. We all know that feeling when we wonder if our data on public social media is truly safe. Well, with ESNs, you can breathe a sigh of relief. ESNs are designed with top-notch security features to protect your company’s data. Unlike public platfo...
The concept of social enterprise (SE) has been developed by an emerging and collective effort of scholars over the world. However, a comprehensive meaning of 'SE,' which embeds traditional knowledge of organizational management has potential to be explored further. Due to the relevance of 'SE' ...
Is a social enterprise the same as a nonprofit? Social enterprises are similar to nonprofits in that they both aim to make the world a better place. However, social enterprises sell products and services to sustain themselves, while nonprofits mostly rely on donations. ...
Work becomes more meaningful when you have a larger purpose. Four undergraduates share their internship experience at social enterprises What is it like to work at a social enterprise? How does it differ from a typical business – or is there even a difference?
What distinguishes a social enterprise from a traditional non-profit is asking the question of how far the need or problem can be addressed through a market solution (good for financial viability). But you do not have to do it alone. What kind of complementary activities or partnerships can ...
a social enterprise operates differently than a standard company. However, generating revenue is still essential for sustainability, distinguishing them from traditional charities that rely solely on external funding.
ProfitSocial enterpriseAlthough microfinance organizations are generally considered as inherently ethical, recent events have challenged the legitimacy of the sector. High interest rates and the excessive profitability of...doi:10.1007/s10551-018-3986-zHudon Marek...