The For-Purpose Lifestyle

11/06/2015

Do you have a mission for your social enterprise? How will you support your mission?

11/06/2015

Do you want to do good and have a for-profit business? In other words, do you want to become a social entrepreneur? Here is a good article that will tell you how to become one:

http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/252417

Yes, you can make the world a better place and accomplish shareholder objectives at the same time.

06/18/2015

This is an inspiring story of a high school student who wanted to provide a positive experience for students on social media. The student would post photos of random students at the school and say something nice about them. The account was anonymous and rose to fame. The student who created this account was also the valedictorian!

Share on this page some For-Purpose companies that you like with a positive post.

The perfect way to end high school.

06/11/2015

The fashion industry is riddled with low wages and unsafe workplaces. Which fashion are trying to change things through their business?
Check out the video to understand the problems.

Trendy clothes are cheaper than ever. That sounds great for the people who buy them, but it's horrible for the people who make them. Connect with Last Week T...

05/26/2015

"The goal is for B Lab to have certified 1,000 companies in Europe by 2017"

Nonprofit B Lab is tasked with issuing the certificates and looks at a company's contribution to the environment, community and employees.

05/26/2015

Interesting profile on a social entrepreneur who is using dance to help people choose the right path in Africa.

https://www.newsday.co.zw/2015/05/26/yali-profile-social-entrepreneur-promotes-youth-development-and-creative-engagement/

Award winning founder of Jibilika Dance Trust, Plot Mhako’s first reaction at being selected as a participant to the 2015 Mandela Washington Fellowship (MWF) was, “I am going to meet Obama."

04/20/2015

Do this story inspire you?

http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/244732

Their mission is to help the women of Ghana start businesses that solve an age-old crisis: the shortage of clean water.

04/13/2015

Thanks for helping me get past 4,000 fans! I look forward to continuing to help you develop your Dream Social Enterprise

04/10/2015

Focus on the 3 S's: Story, Stance, Strategy to grow your social enterprise

http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/244817

The greatest stamina for any entrepreneur comes from life purpose, and building a movement around your startup can be the difference between failure and breakout success.

04/07/2015

How does a Social Enterprise Compete with other regular companies who want to do good? Set your self apart using these for ways:

http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/244418

An increasing number of companies are carving out a place in the market by appealing to the desire of customers to do good. Don't underestimate how competitive it can be.

03/29/2015

Starbucks shows that profits aren't the only thing that matter...will we see more large corporations sacrifice profits for the good of their employees and/or to change the world.

Starbucks has always been very intentional in vocalizing their support of legalizing same-sex “marriage.” Recently, Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz,...

03/25/2015

What type of technology to you struggle with in your business (Web/blog, email, landing page, social media, invoicing, or any other software)?