Upcycling: Make-overs on Waste
What is Upcycling More and more people and brands have been following sustainability now and to tell you honestly, it’s just a delight to see. Little by little, single-use wastes are now getting phased out.
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Women on Social Impact: Isabel Aagard & Her LastObject
Single-use waste is everywhere; especially with the ongoing pandemic where we have been forced to using single-use waste – face masks, at times, disposable utensils. It was the same frustration that has been baffling Isabel
ALL Ways: Modern Species Helps Sustainable Businesses Find a Personal Style with Consistent Brand Design
In a meme or in conversation, the phrase “We all have that one friend who…” is always followed by a generally accepted commonality. For example, we could fill in: is always late, makes “dad” jokes,
Women on Social Impact: Biking, Bikeworks, & Zoe Portlock
Ever since the pandemic that has taken the world aback, numerous companies found a decline in their businesses. A lot of employees and workers have lost their jobs and quite frankly our economy has taken
ALL Ways: Precious Plastic Creates a Universe of Conscious Advocates for Sustainable Plastic Ecosystems
In a sustainable journey, it’d be nice to have a connection to others who value the same conversations. Actions we make as individuals are important, and talking to others can sometimes help us keep our
Putting Style on Fashion Sustainability
Fashion has been one of the most followed topics for decades. From celebrities posting their trendiest fit on Instagram to Tiktokers sharing their shopping hauls, we have been on the lookout for what’s in season.
On Social Impact & Femininity
It’s officially Women’s History Month here in the US. For this month, we’d like to put a focus on how women have greatly shaped and helped build a better society through social entrepreneurship. From career-driven
ALL Ways: Genesis Dome Turns Waste into Resources in Closed-Loop Manufacturing
Genesis Dome contributes to managing the recycling process and simultaneously aims to be informative on the services they provide. On their sustainability page, they list reasons why companies may find it beneficial to switch over
ALL Ways: Plastic Bank Promotes a Global Loop of Collecting Ocean-Bound Plastic from Coastlines
Coastlines are filled with opportunities to gather up single-use, ocean-bound plastics. Regenerative economy revolves around ideas for giving plastic new life and being reintroduced as brand new products. Local communities hugging the coast, or other
ALL Ways: Stage Six Scales Social Impact Locally, Nationally, and Globally with Social Franchise
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
ALL Ways: Media Company ATTN: Makes Social Impact Go Viral with Content and Influencer Marketing
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
ALL Ways: Talkspace Lets Everyone Feel All the Feels in a Convenient Digital Platform for Mental Health Care
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
ALL Ways: The Footwear Brand SAOLA Honors the Company Mascot with Conversation and Sustainability Initiatives
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
ALL Ways: Tierra & Lava Proves That Authentic, Sustainable, Clean Beauty is NOT a Trend
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
ALL Ways: First Mile Links Big Brands Like PUMA with Local Plastic Collection Networks for Big Sustainable Projects
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
ALL Ways: Intervine Turns the Concrete Jungle into Green Spaces for the City
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
Get Things Done: 4 Magical Ways To Be More Productive in Your Side Hustle
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
ALL Ways: Hero Packaging is Creating Connection Through Informational Tidbits
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
5 Tips on How to Stay Focused on Your Side Hustle
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
Feeling Unmotivated? Here are 8 Self-care Tips to Regain Your Motivation Now
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
Mindset and Attitude: The Key to a Successful Side Hustle
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
ALL Ways: LSTN Finds Joy in Alignment by Focusing on their Main Purpose and Mission
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
3 Things To Consider To Run An Effective Side Hustle
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.
5 Mistakes Why Social Entrepreneurs Quit
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
ALL Ways: With Love Market & Cafe Extends Social Impact by Creating a Larger Web of Businesses and Partnerships
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
Things You Should Know Before Starting a Side Hustle
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
ALL Ways: Cooks Who Feed Attaches Community Impact to Handcrafted Aprons
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
5 Meaningful Tips to Create Authentic Conversations and Develop Connections
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
ALL Ways: Amplify Bookstore is Helping Us Live Vicariously and Intersectionally
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
Raise Up Social Entrepreneurship through the Act of Sharing on Social Media
“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
ALL Ways: Save, Earn, and Support with the Giving Assistant’s Shopping Rewards Program
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:
Joy in Alignment: When Passion meets Purpose
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
Build a Community that Involves Audience through Social Media
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
Build an Authentic Audience through Social Media Using these 8 Principles
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
Listening as a Powerful High-touch Marketing Strategy for Your Social Impact Business
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
How to Get Unstuck on Figuring Out the Best Marketing Approach for Your Social Enterprise
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
What Social Entrepreneurs Need to Know About Marketing Impact Businesses on Social Media
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
High-Touch Marketing Creates Genuine Connections
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
High-Touch Marketing: An Effective Marketing Strategy for Impact-based Businesses
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
4 Important Things You Need to Develop a Good Team
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
The Importance of Storytelling for your Social Impact Business
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
What is Design Thinking, It’s Stages and Principles In a Social Entrepreneur’s Perspective
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
Why Product-Market Fit is Important for Every Business
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
The 5 Fundamentals You Need to Know When Creating a Business Plan
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
Validate your Idea by Getting Useful Feedback
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,
How to Launch your Social Entrepreneurship Idea the Right Way
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
Three Steps to Evaluate a Social Enterprise Idea
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
Short Guide on How to Start a Social Enterprise in 2021: Develop Ideas
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
KIWI Eco Box Educates the Audience on Environmental Sustainability with Visionary Message
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.
Sendle Keeps a Close Connection with Social Enterprise Clients Through an Open Discussion
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