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How much of a social entrepreneur are you?

A social entrepreneur is someone who not only wants to change the world, but who has also built the abilities to do this. In other words, (s)he does not only talk the talk. (S)he also walks the walk.


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time-needed2 minsHow do you know if your target group will buy your product/service?

In this video Lucas explains the importance of testing and prototyping and gives you insight in the methodology of how to start-up a business very fast. He explains the “Building – Measuring – Learning” method and gives an example which is called “Vitamine Bo”.

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time-needed2 minsSocial Business Model Canvas

This video explains how to carry out a social business canvas model. To do this, we offer information about each of the blocks that are part of this analysis:

  • Segments
  • Value proposal
  • Channels
  • Relationship with clients
  • Income expenses
  • Surplus
  • Key activities and resources
  • Partnership

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time-needed2 minsCrowdfunding

In this short video , the 4 most popular modes for crowdfunding are explained through animation highlighting their use. setbacks , advantages and popularity.

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time-needed2 minsHow to use technology for achieving the objectives of a social business model?

The video presents the importance of using technology in order to achieve the objectives of a social business model. You will discover that technology can be used to help social entrepreneurs:
a) access their resources,
b) build their network,
c) promote their idea and
d) measure their performance.

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E-visit a social business

Take the virtual tours and get inspired by others. Six social businesses share their experience with you.

E-Visit to Noon Egno

With this trip we will learn more about the Social Enterprise that is promoting Culture and Civil Society.

With this trip we will learn more about the Social Enterprise that is promoting Culture and Civil Society.

E-Visit to SciFY

How can you use technology to change the world? Is technology enough? An awarded NPO explains...

In this trip, we learn how we can use technology to innovate, and how we can do this to help in areas ranging from disability to artificial intelligence, eDemocracy and more!

E-Visit to VanHulley

This social entrepreneur explains how her passion became her (social) business.

A small tour and interview with the founder of VanHulley. She is helping women newcomers to learn the culture and simultaneously transform blouses into underwear. The revenue created by selling those items is used to train the personnel and give them a bright future.

E-Visit to Dinserta

How to combine a social mission with profits.

With this virtual trip we will learn more about social impact of social companies. In the case of Foehn Desarrollo, they work in social consultancy, specialised in gender equality, LGBT rights and diversity management for companies.

E-Visit to Ayia Skepi Bio

Social Entrepreneurship for persons struggling with long-term substance abuse.

This particular video presents 'Ayia Skepi-Bio Farm' located in Cyprus. 'Ayia Skepi-Bio Farm' is regarded as a 'social enterprise' empowering persons struggling with long-term substance abuse to work within the field of organic food products while sustaining the services offered in 'Ayia Skepi'. The program helps users address their dependence and provides them with the necessary skill-set for social reintegration. Bio farming and rehabilitation share core values, such as sustainable and chemically free development, reward through labour and perseverance, and respect for nature.

E-visit to Concordia Bakery

How to develop a social enterprise to finance a humanitarian activity.

In this trip, we find out how to develop and manage a social enterprise. Concordia Humanitarian Organisation has an economic branch (Concordia Development) in which Concordia Bakery is integrated. The profit from the sales is directed towards the funding of Concordia Vocational School (which offers training to teenagers coming from disadvantaged backgrounds).

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