In times of high pressure our instincts can cause us to focus only on our own survival, but – once you've established a sure footing yourself – social entrepreneurs should forge links that will grow their collective voice.
PART TWO: Post-Covid, social entrepreneurs will be under even more pressure to get their business model right. Part two in this special guide shares 17 social enterprise types to spark ideas and help you shift your own business model.
The Vancouver-based social entrepreneur on doubling the size of his business in four days, reassessing his role – and why his staff are still able to have fun on the job, even in high-risk areas.
PART ONE: Post-Covid, social entrepreneurs will be under even more pressure to get their business model right. This three-part series shows you how. First: what are the core components of any social enteprise, and what trade-offs need to be managed?
Look beyond the corporate grant-based funds and government relief programmes and you'll find a whole range of ways to back social enterprises – some more unexpected than others. Here are just a few of them.
About a fifth of Scotland’s social enterprises are so far using the UK’s furlough scheme, according to initial research, while lack of cash reserves among those applying for emergency grants suggests a financially fragile sector.
‘Father of impact investing’ argues pay-for-success model could deliver huge cost savings, while incentivising the rapid, entrepreneurial innovation needed to develop successful tests.
This week's tip from leadership coach and mindfulness teacher Tim Segaller: watch out for getting stuck in rapid reaction mode, and instead take the time to revisit and reconnect with the inspiration and vision behind your social venture.
