What if you could create something with the power to stimulate a developing local economy, catalyze societal change, strengthen families, and spark spiritual transformation? That would be something, wouldn’t it? Enter the triple bottom line. That’s exactly what social entrepreneurs are doing. When these entrepreneurs start socially conscious businesses they
GRIT. You might think of the 1969 Western True Grit, or the more recent 2010 remake of the John Wayne classic. Or you might think of grit in your teeth. This funny word, “grit” is getting new press lately with recent research and publication. When a TED talk on “Grit”
Hello… Human trafficking may be the greatest tragedy of our day. Freset works to free the oppressed from exploitation, poverty, and dependence. The meaningful employment provided allows women to walk out of a desperate situation and into empowerment and freedom. We love you, Freeset! Where? Kolkata, India What? Bags and
Hello… We believe that poverty and other social problems can be solved through socially conscious business, and our friends at Barrington Gifts are doing just that! By hiring employees with handicaps that would otherwise prevent employment, they provide a livelihood for these workers and their families. We love you, Barrington
We believe that socially conscious business - business that exists to improve social, spiritual, and economic conditions within its community while making a profit - really can change the world. If that's true, then how does socially conscious business change the world? What is the impact of business on society?