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In Search of Inclusive Social Entrepreneurship

Stanford Social Innovation Review

After some years, DJ Bola found out about the Artemisia accelerator program, the first social enterprise accelerator in Brazil. DJ Bola could fully realize the potential of his venture and started to attend events and form connections within the social entrepreneurship ecosystem.

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When It Comes to Promoting Prosperity, Production Beats Consumption

Stanford Social Innovation Review

In this sense, many international development philanthropies are neglecting the most powerful route to prosperity: productive employment in a thriving economy. Historically, these resources have only materialized when countries have achieved massive expansions of economic productivity and opportunity. The empirical record is clear.

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The Social Impact Investment Mirage

Stanford Social Innovation Review

.” Due to the persistent idea that only nonprofits can and should solve pressing societal issues, many social entrepreneurs feel they are in a bind. Corporate promises of “partnership” and leveraging their buying power from social enterprises can also be elusive. The Investment Mirage.

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Green and Sustainable Shipping Tips for Small Businesses

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Shipping your products over many miles does not need to be polluting the environment. Businesses owners tend to prioritize the need of their products reaching out to its customer. Have you ever thought of the costs and effects on the environment caused by shipping and delivering products to clients? Use of Reusable Products.

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Putting Health at the Center of Climate Change

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Meanwhile, Better Life Farming , a program developed by life sciences company, Bayer, supports smallholder farmers in low-and-middle-income countries by providing high-quality agricultural products like seeds and crop protection; educational training in farm management, market access, and entrepreneurship; and environmental consulting.

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Eco-Friendly Ideas to Increase Sustainability in Hospitality

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Use biodegradable disposable products , such as wooden toothbrushes and hand towels made from natural materials rather than paper. Her interests include outdoor activities, fitness, technology, entrepreneurship and everything in between. Get Free Stock Photos for your Nonprofit, NGO or Social Enterprise.

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How to Gain Repeat Customers to Your Online Store

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Just imagine if you visit an online shop only to get difficulty finding products. In most cases, customers ask to be supplied with more information about the product before purchasing it. One tool that all online marketers should apply is the use of offshore SEO services , link building and social media.