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Building a Business

Unlikely Lessons From Building a Multi-Million Dollar Social Business

In his book, Daniel Lubetzky explains how he found a way for KIND Snacks' business objectives to live in harmony with its social objectives.

By Carol Roth

Building a Business

5 Steps to Get Community Buy-In for Your Startup’s Charity Program

By Chris Thornham

Building a Business

Taco Shop Gives 4-Year-Old Cancer Patient the Keys to the Kitchen

By Kate Taylor

Human Resources

10 Tech Companies That Are Making the World a Better Place

By Peter Gasca

Thought Leaders

Russell Simmons Explains His Success: Spirit First, Numbers Second

The famous, and famously successful, entrepreneur is living proof that thriving businesses need not be soulless.

By Daphne Mallory

Business News

Wikipedia Founder Jimmy Wales Is Launching a Social Network and Phone Service to Make It Easier to Donate to Charity

It's all designed to make it easier for the everyday person to support their favorite cause.

By Steven Tweedie

Thought Leaders

5 Ways to Experience Non-Materialistic Gratification

As entrepreneurs, we have the ability to impact the lives of others in a positive way.

By Jonathan Long

Tech

How Data Science Is Fueling Social Entrepreneurship

To be successful, businesses on a mission to do good should look to and rely on hard numbers.

By Sujan Patel

Thought Leaders

‘Having Impact Has to Come From an Authentic Place’

For one female entrepreneur, the idea of impact goes far beyond money and success, and cuts to the heart of the human experience.

By Rebekah Iliff

Building a Business

The 4 Principles of ‘Conscious Capitalism’

You don't have to give anything up to become a market leader. In fact, you can be the good guy.

By R. Michael Anderson

Thought Leaders

5 Apps and Websites Making the World a Better Place

These companies make social giving and volunteering easy.

By Zach Cutler

Building a Business

100 Brilliant Companies to Watch

Here are the companies that represent the problem-solving, void-filling, consumer-driven landscape of entrepreneurship today.

By Entrepreneur Staff

Business News

Can Etsy Make Money and Do Good at the Same Time?

Etsy doesn't think of itself as just another e-commerce company. It says its mission is to 're-imagine commerce.

By Julia Boorstin

Sustainability

Nonprofits, and Businesses, Can Be Self-Sustaining. Just Think 100 Years Ahead.

"Everything seems possible in a 100 years, so it's both useful and important to focus the big vision," says the head of a digital agency.

By Adam Callinan

Business Accounting

This Entrepreneur Plans to Save the World, $1 Trillion at a Time

Jigar Shah wants to help the environment -- and he's getting the money to make it happen.

By Dennis Price

Building a Business

For Warby Parker, Free Glasses Equals Clear Company Vision

The glasses company is the latest example of a successful 'buy-one-give-one' business model.

By Michael Fitzgerald

Thought Leaders

Here’s a Crazy Idea: Let’s Not Just Focus on Profits

Young professionals say business is too focused on a narrow agenda of profit and product, rather than on improving society by addressing the purpose and people of business.

By Barry Salzberg

Building a Business

Social Enterprises Can Raise Serious Funding, If the Product Is Great

A headphones company with a cause shows that dedicating a portion of profits to charity is only part of the process.

By Adam Callinan

Thought Leaders

This Four-Letter Word Can Change Your Perspective and Lead You to Win

It seems that when you only seek to be successful, you fail. A shift in mindset can make all the difference.

By John Brubaker

Building a Business

6 Business Lessons From 6 Big Holidays

We can actually improve our results if we just listen to what the holidays are trying to tell us.

By Ron Yekutiel

Building a Business

End Your Day Strong With These 5 Power Tips

Even an entire crappy and unproductive day can end strong with just 15 hyper-productive minutes.

By Jeff Shore

Thought Leaders

Reward Your Employees With Time Off for Volunteer Work

Sure, giving back will help your team feel good, but it can also help your bottom line.

By Coppy Holzman

Marketing

What’s the Best Way to Market Your Charitable Giving?

If your company wants to do some good, look at these examples to maximize your cause-related marketing.

By David Hagenbuch

Building a Business

6 Ways to Do Well by Doing Good

Being a leader nowadays is more than just turning in profits and attracting great talent.

By Zach Cutler

Building a Business

Before Incorporating a Social Mission, Consider These 5 Things

While more and more companies are weaving a social mission into their vision, it needs to be done correctly. Here are a few things to keep in mind.

By Davis Smith

Marketing

Don’t Let These 3 Myths Stop You From Launching a Cause-Marketing Campaign

Aligning your brand with a worthy cause you care about is brilliant marketing that feels very good.

By Coppy Holzman

Building a Business

Sustainability Can Be Profitable, Too

Doing good for the environment can save your business money, like in these four examples.

By Doug and Polly White

Building a Business

These Corporations Ensure Their Longevity by Being Good Neighbors

Around the world, organizations are doing good things to revitalize the places where they reside.

By Lynda Gratton

Building a Business

4 Reasons Why Startups Committed to Social Responsibility Succeed

Difficult though it is to calculate ROI on doing good, startups find social responsibility connects them sooner with customers, investors and committed employees.

By Alicia Lawrence

Thought Leaders

Contribute to the Greater Good by Taking These 3 Easy Initiatives

You don't have to do it all to make it worth the effort. Take these steps toward being a more socially-conscious entrepreneur.

By Adam Toren