Inspiring greater social change in the world.
Our digital world is awesome. We can connect to so many people and initiatives around the world. We still go out to our everyday stores, and that is where social enterprise can still grow. Even
Solutions around social impact topics are better found when given exposure and active discussion. Content is plentiful, so how can people come across content about social good that informs and creates a connection to the
Constantly running around doesn’t give people much time to think. Actually, sitting and doing nothing also isn’t a sure way to give people much time to think. Congested thoughts mostly have less to do with
Our story today begins with a tale of a rare breed. Seriously, there’s an entire shoe brand named after an increasingly rare animal. In 1992, a goatish deer-like creature named “saola” was discovered. The breed
Skincare is slowly but surely turning more towards natural ingredients and formulations. Not just the kind that is labeled as “natural”, but actually taking time to create natural options in skincare. Okay, actually, many skincare
Collection is the first stage in the process of repurposing plastics. Brands and consumers alike are in support of making sure less plastics are drifting aimlessly in oceans, and ironically not rotting in landfills. From
Every community contains its own charm. Places, jargon, traditions, and sometimes food can be the drive behind that charm. Among all the factors that make a place feel like the place it is, there are
There is no doubt in my mind that having a side hustle on top of a full-time job makes your life a bit crazy. I can certainly attest to this. During the day, I am
Plastics are constantly invading our oceans. Ecosystems and water sources are disrupted by the mass consumption of plastics that never leave this earth. Millions of pounds are also sitting in landfills. To ensure a brighter
In our last blog, we explored mindsets and attitudes that will help you in your side hustle. In this blog, we’re going to drill down and talk about staying focused. In the last blog, I
It is natural for social entrepreneurs to be concerned about the needs of others. It’s their passion, and they use it as their WHY to keep their businesses operating. And it is the needs of
Your mindset and attitude are the keys to a successful side hustle. In our last blog, we spoke about how you can build an effective side hustle. But in this blog, we’re going to look
Music creates an instant connection by using the very mutual understanding of some universal emotions and themes. Among all the skills in the world, singing and dancing are most likely the two skills everyone does
In our last blog, we spoke about the power of having a side hustle. In this blog, we’re going to dive a bit deeper and look at how you can use a side hustle effectively.
A few months ago, I started baking bread, cakes, and cupcakes in my hometown. And I never believed I’d be able to do it because my high school instructor used to tell us that baking
Where do you get your favorite coffee? Finding a cafe located in or near a hub is not uncommon. You’ll see cafes at a train station, or even a grocery market. What if the place
One of the most exciting things about being involved in the social enterprise community here in Columbus, Ohio is meeting a lot of bright people who are building businesses to transform social issues. But not
No one likes to be hungry. Can you remember the last craving you had, or meal you skipped? We all understand the feeling we get when we can’t eat at the time we want. Some
Do you ever dread going to parties and having boring conversations are going to networking events and having shallow conversations about things you don’t care about? This blog is about having conversations that develop more
Life goes by quickly, but we can experience a countless number of lives by the content we consume. Modern society gave us access to vlogs, podcasts, and social media profiles where we can put our
“World, we need your help!” I am super passionate about social entrepreneurship because I think it is a great vehicle for creating businesses, which we know how to run. And harnessing them to create a
Our Method Profile blog series now has a sibling. We’re launching a new series that is… Similar in content: Highlighting social enterprises Different in style: Less formal Yet, the two series share the same intent:
Recently I discussed with Linda Ulrich of Ever Widening Circles. The platform Ever Widening Circles started to share good news that was not centered on politics but on developing a better life. It became a
How can you use social media effectively as a social entrepreneur? In our last blog, we explored building an authentic audience through social media. In this blog, we’re expanding on that, but understanding a little
When I speak to social entrepreneurs, one of the first topics that come up is “how do I grow my social media?” So this month we are going to dive deeper into topics around marketing
In this blog series, we’ve covered different dimensions around high-touch marketing, the kind of marketing that you do in-person, face-to-face, one-on-one. We’ve talked about different ways to prepare your own messaging to communicate effectively and
And the last couple of blogs, we’ve spoken about high-touch marketing. We introduced some concepts around what high-touch marketing is. And then, in last week’s blog, we discussed ways that you can implement this in
Social media is an invaluable tool in every modern impact business’s marketing arsenal. Social platforms allow you to reach an extensive audience instantly on a global scale, significantly furthering the reach of your social cause’s
Our last blog was an introduction to high-touch marketing. And in this blog, we’re going to really dive into how you can build a high-touch marketing mindset and look at some of the core pieces
Last month, our blogs covered the basics of launching your business, looking at the elements of a business plan, how to determine your product-market fit, how to use design thinking to develop your product or
In our last blog, we spoke about how to use good storytelling to communicate your business effectively. This month, we’ve covered other business basics from developing your business plan, understanding your product-market fit, and design
This month, we’ve been exploring the tools and techniques to get your business off the ground. We’ve talked about building up your business plan, developing your product by finding the right product-market fit, and how
As soon as you hear the word design thinking, typically the next word you hear is empathy, which is really about focusing on the human experience and understanding how people are interacting and experiencing both
Today we are talking about product-market fit. Recently, I attended a talk by Max from the GrowthX Market Acceleration Program. They offer live coaching, on-demand training, and interactive playbooks to help you with finding product-market
A business plan. What’s that for? Why on earth would you need one? In our last blog, we spoke about building your business by validating your idea over and over and over again. Focus on
When starting a business, a social enterprise or not, your top three activities should be validation, validation, and validation. Once you’ve finished that, then you should revise your approach and then repeat your validation, validation,
Once you have an idea, how do you launch your business? In our last blog, we explored how you evaluate an idea to determine if it’s worth pursuing. And in this article, we’re looking at
This question comes up a lot: “How do I know if I have a good idea for a social enterprise?” People want to understand if they are starting with a social impact idea that makes
So you want to start a social enterprise, a business where you can earn money and create a social impact, helping those in your community or the world around you. Fantastic. But where do you
In today’s post, we’ll look into the creatively illustrative KIWI Eco Box leveraging Visionary Message. KIWI Eco Box transitions People into a zero-waste lifestyle with their monthly subscription of sustainable products.
Welcome to our next method profile on Sendle! Our previous entry focused on using Resistance Management in social enterprise. In operating any venture, everything flows from your approach, and identifying a proper method helps you
Welcome to our next method profile on Wash Cycle Laundry! Our previous entry focused on using Transaction Shift in social enterprise. In operating any venture, everything flows from your approach, and identifying a proper method
In today’s post, we’ll look into the steadily magical Sweet Generation leveraging Transaction Shift. An artisan bakery hires young people of marginalized backgrounds to gain work experience and confidence.
In today’s post, we’ll look into the hometown hero Nico leveraging Impact Framework. Local residents are encouraged to participate in investing in the neighborhood and build wealth through real estate investments.
Welcome to our next method profile on Seed&Park! Our previous entry focused on using Modern Replicate Technique in social enterprise. In operating any venture, everything flows from your approach, and identifying a proper method helps
Creating a social impact is one of the greatest missions to accomplish in the world. Building a business that makes a social impact is one of the prudent ways to achieve this. However, many entrepreneurs
Welcome to our next method profile about Goodly! Our previous entry focused on using Long-haul Projection in social enterprise. In operating any venture, everything flows from your approach, and identifying a proper method helps you
Welcome to our next method profile! Our previous entry focused on using Data-Driven Authority in social enterprise. In operating any venture, everything flows from your approach, and identifying a proper method helps you effectively fulfill
Welcome to our next method profile on Givewith! Our previous entry focused on using Cross-promotion in social enterprise. In operating any venture, everything flows from your approach, and identifying a proper method helps you effectively
Welcome to our next method profile! Our previous entry focused on using Consumer Education in social enterprise. In operating any venture, everything flows from your approach, and identifying a proper method helps you effectively fulfill