Social Entrepreneurship
eBook - ePub

Social Entrepreneurship

A Practical Introduction

  1. 132 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Social Entrepreneurship

A Practical Introduction

About this book

Social Entrepreneurship: A Practical Introduction equips aspiring entrepreneurs with the tools needed to design and launch businesses to create positive social change in their communities. This accessible textbook aims to educate and motivate people interested in social entrepreneurship, showing that such businesses are a valuable part of the community development toolbox. Each chapter focuses on a key aspect of social entrepreneurship, from value creation and business planning to impact measurement and scaling up. Different social business models are presented, with analysis of their strengths and weaknesses. Cases and examples are included throughout the book and showcase real-life social enterprises in North America, South America, Europe, Australia, Africa, and the Caribbean. Discussion questions also support reflection and learning. A downloadable workbook offers support with checklists, social impact measurement, and other areas. An instructor manual containing test questions and experiential exercises is also available as a digital supplement for adopters. This book is ideal for introductory courses in social entrepreneurship and community development. It will also be valuable for those involved in social enterprises on the ground.

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Information

Publisher
Routledge
Year
2022
Print ISBN
9781032129464
eBook ISBN
9781000812251

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Contents
  6. Acknowledgments
  7. The Purpose of This Book
  8. Introduction
  9. 1 What Is Social Entrepreneurship?
  10. 2 The Emergence of Social Enterprise across the World
  11. 3 Assessing Needs to Create Value
  12. 4 Social Enterprise and Community Development
  13. 5 Models of Social Impact
  14. 6 Startup Financing
  15. 7 Revenue Models
  16. 8 Business Planning and Launching
  17. 9 Social Impact Measurement
  18. 10 Scaling a Social Enterprise
  19. 11 Social Enterprise Challenges and Success Factors
  20. 12 Social Enterprise Laws
  21. Conclusion
  22. Discussion Questions for Educators
  23. Index