Social Enterprise
Business exists to solve a social issue. Combines commercial and social goals, but with emphasis on a social mission.
Social Business
Combines commercial and social goals. Investment would lead to equivalent increase in social impact.
Conscious Capitalism
Recognizing that every business has a purpose that includes, but is more than, making money. By focusing on its Higher Purpose, a business can create more value.
Benefit Corporation
For profit corporate entity that includes positive impact on society, workers, the community and the environment in addition to profit. (Can also receive a certification)
Originals
"An insightful, wonderfully new take on the world from one of my favorite thinkers."
-MALCOLM GLADWELL
SOCIAL ENTERPRISE & SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Mission, Inc.
“Kevin Lynch and Julius Walls draw on their own extensive experiences and those of twenty other social enterprise leaders to focus on the fundamental blocking and tackling tactics that make the difference between success and failure.”
Tattoos on the Heart
“…he [Father Gregory Boyle] has distilled his experience working in the ghetto into a breathtaking series of parables inspired by faith…This is a motivating look at how to stay faithful in spite of failure, how to meet the world with a loving heart, and how to conquer shame with boundless, restorative love.”
How to Change the World
“…provides vivid profiles of those social entrepreneurs that are pioneering problem-solving models that will reshape the 21st century…”
51 Questions on Social Entrepreneur
“…an engaging, informative, fun book on how to create social impact. It is told in story and Q&A format through the lens of three hopeful social entrepreneurs launching their first social enterprise.”
Start Something that Matters
“The incredible story of the man behind TOMS Shoes and One for One, the revolutionary business model that marries fun, profit, and social good”
The Social Entrepreneur's HandBook
“Scofield leads you through the entire process of starting up and running a nonprofit, sharing personal success stories and advice on what not to do--valuable lessons he learned the hard way.”
Profit & Purpose
“…profiles a number of the most successful pioneers of this new way forward, telling the stories of thirteen social enterprises ranging from non-profits…to for-profits…to multinational corporations”
How to be a Social Entrepreneur, Make Money, change the World
“As a social entrepreneur, you can build a business that changes the world. But you will face some unique challenges. This book will prepare you for them.”
SOCIAL BUSINESS, CONSCIOUS CAPITALISM AND B CORPORATIONS
Building Social Business
“In Building Social Business, Yunus shows how social business can be put into practice and explains why it holds the potential to redeem the failed promise of free-market enterprise.”
Let my People go Surfing
“Let My People Go Surfing is the story of a man who brought doing good and having grand adventures into the heart of his business life-a book that will deeply affect entrepreneurs and outdoor enthusiasts alike.”
Conscious Capitalism
“…you'll better understand how four specific tenets--higher purpose, stakeholder integration, conscious leadership, and conscious culture and management--can help build strong businesses, move capitalism closer to its highest potential, and foster a more positive environment for all of us.”
The B Corp Handbook
“Author, B Corp owner and sustainability consultant Ryan Honeyman shows that using business as a force for good can help you attract and retain the best talent, distinguish your company in a crowded market, and increase customer trust, loyalty, and evangelism for your brand.”
People Over Profit
“Sevenly founder Dale Partridge uncovers the seven core beliefs shared by consumers, starters, and leaders behind this transformation.”
Give and Take
“Praised by social scientists, business theorists, and corporate leaders, Give and Take opens up an approach to work, interactions, and productivity that is nothing short of revolutionary.”
The Responsible Company
“Yvon Chouinard, founder and owner of Patagonia, and Vincent Stanley, co-editor of its Footprint Chronicles, draw on their 40 years' experience at Patagonia – and knowledge of current efforts by other companies – to articulate the elements of responsible business for our time.”
The Method method
“Method cofounders Eric Ryan and Adam Lowry with coauthor Lucas Conley take the occasion of their unconventional company's tenth anniversary to step back, and offer readers the opportunity to peek inside their business, learning from their mistakes and acquiring the secrets to their success.”
Mission in a Bottle
“Stories of American business start-ups are a dime a dozen, which makes margins on them very thin. This might be why this graphic book about Honest Tea from its co-founders Seth Goldman and Barry Nalebuff feels like their products – a little unsweetened and, well, honest.”
Firms of Endearment
“In Firms of Endearment, authors Sisodia, Sheth, and Wolfe explain how disciplined dedication to the well-being of all stakeholders separates holistic and humanistic firms from their competition.”
Ben & Jerry's: The Inside Scoop
“The former CEO of Ben & Jerry’s tells how two ’60s holdovers built a single ice cream store into one of America’s hottest companies.”
The Responsibility Revolution
“…The Responsibility Revolution reveals the smartest ways for companies to build a better future-and hold themselves accountable for the results.”
Un-containable
“Uncontainable shows how other businesses can adapt this approach toward what Tindell calls the most profitable, sustainable and fun way of doing business.”
