Overview
Social enterprises are dynamic businesses with a conscience working in the UK and internationally to deliver lasting social and environmental change.
Well known social enterprises include Cafedirect, The Big Issue, The Co-operative Group, the Eden Project and Jamie Oliver's Fifteen, but there are thousands more operating in a wide range of industries from farmers' markets and recycling companies to transport providers and childcare.
Key features include:
• Real-world case studies and mini-examples demonstrate the realities of creating and running a social enterprise
• Quotations from active social entrepreneurs reveal the challenges and inspirations specific to this area of the economy
• Clearly defines social ventures and their role in societies and economies
• A companion website featuring web-links and support materials
This landmark text considers how a social enterprise can sustain and develop its activities, and compares the way we measure success in social organizations to other forms of business. Social Enterprise is an ideal resource for all students and entrepreneurs who want to make business and society better.
This book title, Social Enterprise (Developing Sustainable Businesses), ISBN: 9780230203723, by Frank Martin, Marcus Thompson, published by Palgrave Macmillan (April 15, 2010) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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