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Social Entrepreneurs
Editor's Note: This month, we take a look at entrepreneurs who use business skills to tackle social problems, whether that's fighting poverty or improving health in developing nations. For these business owners, there's a double bottom line: one to measure their companies' financial performance, and one to gauge their impact on the world.
How to Market a For-Profit Social Venture
A socially-minded business needs to win customers, without compromising its mission.
Starting Up: Nonprofits Launch Social Sidelines
Nonprofits are creating social enterprises to generate revenues for their cause.
Starting Up: Nonprofit Vs. For-Profit Social Ventures
Weighing the pros and cons of setting up a social venture as a for-profit or nonprofit.
Businesses Making an Impact
For these entrepreneurs, tackling social problems is part of the business plan. See our slideshow.
Launching a Business With a Cause
Many entrepreneurs want to do good while doing well financially. Here’s how to get started.
Starting Up: Funding Your Social Venture
It's tough for any business to find funding. But social ventures can tap unique sources.
Starting Up: Becoming a Social Entrepreneur
Want to change the world? Social entrepreneurship might be for you. Here's a primer.
The Scholarly 'Apprentice'
In an insightful Q&A, social entrepreneur and reality TV winner Randal Pinkett discusses time management, finding balance and giving back to communities.
Doing Well by Doing Good
For some social entrepreneurs, 'doing good' means helping others become entrepreneurs, too.
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Monday, October 26, 2009 - Online Advertising Made Simple
Friday, October 23, 2009 - Look Before You Leap at Change
Thursday, October 22, 2009 - Focus on Core Customers
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 - Weeding the Employee Garden
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 - More Business News @ FoxBusiness.com
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