EXPERT INSIGHT: Social entrepreneurs occupy a unique position between communities and institutions, says Mark Swift. So how should the public sector recognise and make use of this perspective?
Good Leaders podcast: Creating a good place to work, balancing commercial acumen with social value, and why she relishes a crisis: this year’s SE100 Pioneer of the Future Award winner shares her leadership insights with Tim West.
Ready to network, learn and get inspired? Don't book your diary without the Pioneers Post roundup of impact economy events coming soon – for social entrepreneurs, impact investors and all those working within the global impact economy.
The tools and insight you need to do good business, better. Get expert advice, practical insight and frontline examples on key business management topics from our network of social business practitioners and advisors.
It is hard to encourage newcomers into the field of impact investment when there is so little information about the gains (or losses) that can be made – both financial and social. The KL Felicitas Foundation is working to address this.
... Social Investment Tax Relief that is. When social entrepreneur Matt Fountain needed investment, he gave social finance organisations a miss and used his network, using SITR as an incentive.
There are advantages to being small but what happens when you're successful and growth is inevitable? Stephen Bediako of The Social Innovation Partnership shares his insight of the experience.
Glasses with adjustable lenses: a relatively simple idea that is transforming lives around the world. Willemijn Geldorp talks about why she used her money to invest in Eyejusters.
At Critical Mass delegates and speakers dealt with social enterprise dilemmas and showcased global successes in the sector. Access the presentations from the plenary sessions and workshops here.
Fear can play an critical role when it comes to making decisions in your professional life. Liam Black explores the issues of self doubt and how to understand what you really want.
How can the philosophies of author, broadcaster, professor and all round business guru Charles Shandy apply to public service practitioners? Andrew Laird, a leader in public service spin-outs, explains all.
