Designed to simplify navigation of the complex social enterprise ecosystem and centralise sharing and access to information, learning resources, and support, Social Change Central’s new all-in-one portal is set to transform the landscape for social enterprise support across Australia.
In this blog post, we examine the key characteristics and strategies of great social entrepreneurs that distinguish them from traditional entrepreneurs, including their passion for their mission, innovative thinking, focus on impact, emphasis on collaboration, and more.
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An interview with Pete Williams, writer, producer and director of THE NEW BREED, a new film documenting the rise of a new generation of change-makers, using business to tackle the world’s biggest social and environmental problems.
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Whether you’re an established organisation or just starting out, you can’t avoid the fact that you need finance to kick things off or keep them growing. You won’t always find a financial solution that is straightforward or simple. It’s likely you’ll need to work with multiple stakeholders on a “blended” finance structure. Read on for Sefa’s 4 Ps (Partnerships, Passion, Pathway & Persistence), on starting a social enterprise or investing in entrepreneurial growth.
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There are a growing number of investors looking for a both social impact and financial return on the organisations they back. But how do you get their attention?! Here are 3 tips for making sure you’re on the right track…
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Sometimes it’s easier to know what not to do when running a social enterprise, than what to do and how to best move forward. Here’s how to steer clear of the 5 biggest traps when building a sustainable and impactful social enterprise.
