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The Societal Role of Social Entrepreneurship

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Theodore Lechterman & Johanna Mair The field of social entrepreneurship often takes its normative foundations for granted. Social enterprises seek to address social problems using business strategies. Social enterprises driven by a desire to improve lives can also get mired in ideological conflict.

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When It Comes to Promoting Prosperity, Production Beats Consumption

Stanford Social Innovation Review

For all that entrepreneurship has spread across the world, the kind of “survival entrepreneurship” so prevalent in developing countries today—in which people have no choice but to run a small business, and make just enough to survive—has not been transformative at the level of a country.

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Putting Health at the Center of Climate Change

Stanford Social Innovation Review

As with their environmental footprints, companies need to evaluate how and when they can support health and livelihoods across the full range of their business activities, and then take action across their supply and value chains. For instance, Bayer is working with the social enterprise reach52 as a part of its The Nutrient Gap Initiative.

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How to Launch Your Travel Business Digitally

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Her interests include outdoor activities, fitness, technology, entrepreneurship and everything in between. Get Free Stock Photos for your Nonprofit, NGO or Social Enterprise. Monica is a passionate writer and content creator. Say hi to Monica on Twitter @monical_lee. Other related articles. You have a story to tell.

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Green and Sustainable Shipping Tips for Small Businesses

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Her interests include outdoor activities, fitness, technology, entrepreneurship and everything in between. Get Free Stock Photos for your Nonprofit, NGO or Social Enterprise. Monica is a passionate writer and content creator. Say hi to Monica on Twitter @monical_lee. Other related articles.

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Eco-Friendly Ideas to Increase Sustainability in Hospitality

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Her interests include outdoor activities, fitness, technology, entrepreneurship and everything in between. Get Free Stock Photos for your Nonprofit, NGO or Social Enterprise. Monica is a passionate writer and content creator. Say hi to Monica on Twitter @monical_lee. Other related articles.

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How to Gain Repeat Customers to Your Online Store

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Her interests include outdoor activities, fitness, technology, entrepreneurship and everything in between. Get Free Stock Photos for your Nonprofit, NGO or Social Enterprise. Monica is a passionate writer and content creator. Say hi to Monica on Twitter @monical_lee. Other related articles.