Social entrepreneur Safia Minney helps businesses become ethical
Safia Minney started her business journey by launching a wholly sustainable fashion brand. Today, she helps all kinds of businesses become environmentally compliant.
Triple Bottom Line: what’s the real impact of impact businesses?
Startups around the world are leading the charge in making the world a better place, all while building a strong and growing bottom line. Here’s how.
Social entrepreneurs demand more recognition from consumers and investors
With Global Entrepreneurship Week underway, a study has found that an overwhelming 94 per cent majority of social enterprise leaders believe their businesses should be recognised seriously as pathways to do good.
British entrepreneurs give back as social causes motivate UK business ventures
Supporting the community is a priority for 27 per cent of the UK's entrepreneurs, according to a study, as social causes and purposes are responsible for triggering business ventures.
Can you do good and run a profitable business?
We spoke to small businesses trying to do good and turn a profit as the Christmas season increases demand for services.
10 tips for creating a socially conscious business
Building a social enterprise is a great goal for any entrepreneur, but it can be difficult to get the balance between ethics and profits, especially when you are getting started.
Social entrepreneurs and new tech: The potential to solve care crisis
A new report by Nesta Impact Investments highlights the need for investment in social ventures and new technology if the UK is to avoid a care crisis.
Cameron plans to make London the hub of social finance
Speaking at the Social Impact Investment Forum last week, prime minister David Cameron announced a range of initiatives aimed at making London the “home of social finance”.
Are you secretly a social entrepreneur?
New research shows that the UK could be home to 232,000 social entrepreneurs – nearly four times as many as official estimates had calculated.