The pursuit of profit and purpose are not mutually exclusive in business, but for the social entrepreneur, it’s important that the former never cannibalizes the latter. Shiza Shahid is one example of a financially successful serial social entrepreneur who co-founded the Malala Fund, which works...
The pursuit of profit and purpose are not mutually exclusive in business, but for the social entrepreneur, it’s important that the former never cannibalizes the latter. Shiza Shahid is one example of a financially successful serial social entrepreneur who co-founded the Malala Fund, which works...
For example, the “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 ...
An excellent example of a social enterprise isThe Empowerment Plan—an organization that hires people currently living in homeless shelters to create a combination winter coat, sleeping bag, and over-the-shoulder bag, which is then distributed to the homeless of Detroit free of charge. This incorp...
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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' ...
If, for example, the car sharing users would have walked or taken public transport otherwise rather than buying a car, while car owners continue using their own cars, how exactly is the intended environmental impact of car sharing going to come about?
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?
In this blog, we’ll dive into the world of Enterprise Social Networks (ESNs). If you’re thinking, “Isn’t that just Facebook for work?”—think again! We’ll explore what an ESN truly is, how it’s different from your everyday social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram, ...
A social enterprise, or social business, is a business designed to achieve specific social objectives as its primary purpose. Social enterprises strive to maximize profits while also maximizing positive impacts on society and the environment. The profits generated are primarily used to fund social prog...