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Small Companies, Big Hearts: Leading Social Entrepreneurs
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The social and environmental business-practice certifier, B Lab, released its annual list of companies leading the pack of do-gooders today.
April 17, 2013 in Business Management
'Impact Entrepreneurship' Places Importance on Social Consciousness

'Impact Entrepreneurship' Places Importance on Social Consciousness

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As a social-impact entrepreneur, you need more than a passion for doing good. Here's how some 'treps are putting their chops to work to run successful enterprises and make the world a better place.
March 6, 2013 in Business Ideas
PopTech's Andrew Zolli on Resilience and Solving World Problems

PopTech's Andrew Zolli on Resilience and Solving World Problems

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The executive director of PopTech, which hosts an annual conference in Camden, Maine, talks about trends in social entrepreneurship and how to thrive amid disruption.
January 9, 2013 in Exploring New Markets
4 Ways to Dip a Toe into Social Entrepreneurship

4 Ways to Dip a Toe into Social Entrepreneurship

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As the number of social-entrepreneurs rise, catering to sustainably-minded ventures makes good business. Here's how to ease into working with these companies and how to grow with the trend too.
December 29, 2012 in Business Ideas
Change-Maker Dev Aujla on Doing Well and Doing Good

Change-Maker Dev Aujla on Doing Well and Doing Good

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The social entrepreneur behind DreamNow and other do-gooder groups shares his thoughts on how young, socially-minded treps can do good work and still have enough.
December 26, 2012 in Business Ideas
Online Shopping Site Offers Ethical Alternatives to Big Brands

Online Shopping Site Offers Ethical Alternatives to Big Brands

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The online recommendation engine and shopping site FashioningChange.com directs shoppers to "stylish, eco-friendly and ethical" alternatives for men's and women's apparel and accessories.
December 23, 2012 in Profiles
At This Year's Clinton Global Initiative, a New Focus on Young People

At This Year's Clinton Global Initiative, a New Focus on Young People

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While esteemed nonprofit leaders and political figures came together at this year's Clinton Global Initiative, here's how young people also got involved.
September 28, 2012 in Young Entrepreneurs
How Young Treps Can Participate in the Clinton Global Initiative

How Young Treps Can Participate in the Clinton Global Initiative

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If you want to change the world through social entrepreneurship, consider this your ticket. Here's a preview of what to expect from the Clinton Global Initiative and ideas for getting involved.
September 21, 2012 in Radicals & Visionaries
How an Eco-Friendly Fashion Startup Landed on Top Retailers' Shelves in 6 Months

How an Eco-Friendly Fashion Startup Landed on Top Retailers' Shelves in 6 Months

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See how these young treps turned a winning Kickstarter campaign into a thriving business in just a few months.
August 29, 2012 in Profiles
How Social Entrepreneurs Can Edge Out the Competition

How Social Entrepreneurs Can Edge Out the Competition

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An upcoming social-venture competition sheds light on the increased enthusiasm among young entrepreneurs to start up social-impact companies. Here are five ways to rise above the competition.
August 28, 2012 in Young Entrepreneurs
How Social Entrepreneurs Who Need Money Can Get Noticed

How Social Entrepreneurs Who Need Money Can Get Noticed

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If you want to raise money for your business from impact investors, then help them find you by putting your company information right in front of them.
August 10, 2012 in Financing
Social Entrepreneurs Need to Make Money, Too

Social Entrepreneurs Need to Make Money, Too

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In starting up a social venture, your charitable mission is often clear. But impact investors want to know your organization will last. Here, 3 tips to make it happen.
June 19, 2012 in Starting a Business
B Corps: The Next Generation of Company?

B Corps: The Next Generation of Company?

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A Pennsylvania nonprofit, B Lab, is working to make businesses agents of social and environmental change.
June 11, 2012 in Growth Strategies
Impact Investing for the Rest of Us

Impact Investing for the Rest of Us

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You don't have to be Bill Gates to make a difference as a social entrepreneur. Here's how Ron Cordes is using the financial empire he built to help others.
May 6, 2012 in Money
Five Tools for Social Entrepreneurs

Five Tools for Social Entrepreneurs

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Want to start a business, plus do some good in the world? Here's a list of resources.
January 10, 2012 in Startup Basics
How Entrepreneurs with Social Vision Secured Venture Capital

How Entrepreneurs with Social Vision Secured Venture Capital

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VCs help sharpen Warby Parker's focus on the eyeglass industry.
December 22, 2011 in Venture Capital
A New Social Venture Takes the Lead from TOMS Shoes to Fight Child Hunger

A New Social Venture Takes the Lead from TOMS Shoes to Fight Child Hunger

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Two Degrees addresses malnutrition in developing countries with a get-one, give-one sales approach.
May 24, 2011 in Success Stories
Patagonia Founder Yvon Chouinard on His Latest Social Venture

Patagonia Founder Yvon Chouinard on His Latest Social Venture

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Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard is using music, fish and--of course--clothing to fuel environmental causes.
April 26, 2011 in Leadership

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