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Building a Business

Why Entrepreneurs Should Consider Cuba

Just think how your business may benefit from the Cuban's culture, entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to jump start their economy.

By Ryan McMunn

Thought Leaders

Inspire Loyalty With Your Leadership: Here’s How

By Murray Newlands

Building a Business

Why Vulnerability, Authenticity and Love Are 3 Must-Haves for Entrepreneurs

By Mary Deelsnyder

Building a Business

8 Companies Shaping the Future of the Booming Online Work Economy

By Cynthia Johnson

Thought Leaders

5 Things Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Fishermen

As entrepreneurs, may we strive to implement the humility and hard work of a fisherman to build stronger, community-driven, inclusive companies that ultimately have the ability to adapt and change.

By Rebekah Iliff

Building a Business

Juice up Your Business With 5 Lessons From This Everyday Fruit

Would you believe that oranges have something sweet to offer besides that familiar breakfast drink?

By Zach Cutler

Building a Business

Sustainable Capitalism Is the Next Big Thing in Investing

Urgent global social needs and unprecedented advancements in technology have made sustainable capitalism a necessary development.

By Tx Zhuo

Building a Business

Why Measuring Social Impact Matters to Investors

Here are five ways startups can integrate an impact agenda and established companies can measure social impact in new ways.

By Josh Cohen

Thought Leaders

Want to Change the World? These Quotes Will Inspire You.

Get motivated by words from change-makers in business and philanthropy.

By Nina Zipkin

Building a Business

5 Ways to Integrate Social Good Into Your Business

Customers today are more likely to do business with socially responsible companies that reflect their personal values.

By Stacey Horowitz

Thought Leaders

How to Create a Giveback Program Without Breaking the Bank

Doing good is good for business. Here are the steps to make social consciousness part of your company.

By Michelle Goodman

Thought Leaders

3 Ways the Sharing Economy Changes Entrepreneurial Opportunity

In the sharing economy, the role of the entrepreneur is not to produce but to coordinate production.

By Per Bylund

Building a Business

4 Ways Your Startup Benefits by Aligning with a Cause

By developing a business model that is about making a difference as well as a profit, you'll find a deep sense of satisfaction.

By Paul Polizzotto

Thought Leaders

The Grocery Cart Making Life Easier for Special Needs Families

Caroline's Carts makes it easier for families with special needs run simple errands, like grocery shopping.

By Nina Zipkin

Thought Leaders

The 4 Traits That Birth Greatness

Will, clarity, faith and surrender are the road map to realizing your vision.

By Zach Cutler

Building a Business

4 Ways to Align Your Corporate Processes With Your Customers’ Values

In today's world, profit is inextricably linked to corporate social responsibility.

By Randy Paynter

Tech

The Sharing Economy Is More than a Buzzword. It’s Changing How We Live.

One in five adults have worked in the sharing economy, while two in five have used it, according to new report.

By Catherine Clifford

Building a Business

6 Companies That Give All Year Long

Some companies just excel at integrating charitable contributions into their business model.

By Cynthia Johnson

Building a Business

This Detroit Entrepreneur Is the First African-American Woman to Score a Patent for a Natural Haircare Product

Gwen Jimmere created the Moroccan Rhassoul 5-in-1 Clay Treatment out of necessity -- and has now hit the seven-figure mark.

By Amanda Lewan

Tech

Virtual Reality Is Proving a Powerful Vehicle for Disaster Relief, Social Causes

Virtual-reality movies are more than just cool -- they can be a catalyst for good.

By Brian Patrick Eha

Thought Leaders

6 Founders Whose Companies Are Making a Big Difference in the World

Brad Ludden, Taylor Conroy and Dr. Amit Goffer are just a few entrepreneurs with altruistic motives.

By Thomas Smale

Building a Business

The Faces of Nashville’s Music Tech Scene

A look at how these Nashville entrepreneurs are changing the music industry.

By Catherine Clifford

Thought Leaders

How the Power of Entrepreneurial Relationships Is Rebuilding Baltimore

The entrepreneurial knack for seeing opportunity where others are daunted is energizing a proud city struggling through difficult times.

By Darrah Brustein

Thought Leaders

This Guy Makes Hipster Shoes in Africa. But Don’t Call Him a Social Entrepreneur.

Oliberte founder Tal Dehtiar sells handmade stylish sneaker-shoes. At the same time, he is demonstrating a new model of 'charity.'

By Catherine Clifford

Tech

Can These Scooters Cut Down Commutes and Air Pollution?

An electric-charged plan to drive an eco-revolution in Asia.

By John Patrick Pullen

Buying a Franchise

How One Man Made It His Business to Give Back

An Amazing Athletes franchisee does well by doing good.

By Tracy Stapp Herold

Thought Leaders

Limor Fried of Adafruit Industries: You Can’t Outsource Knowledge (Podcast)

In our second podcast, Limor Fried of Adafruit Industries explains why you need to know your business inside and out.

By Linda Lacina

Building a Business

25 Cities Worth Moving to If You Want to Launch a Business

Thinking about starting a new venture? You might want to make sure you're in the right city first.

By Sujan Patel

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

For Actor Adrian Grenier, ‘Social Entrepreneurship’ Is More Than Just a Buzzword

A short Q&A with the Entourage star-turned-entrepreneur.

By Jason Fell