Am I a Social Enterprise?

A social enterprise is a business that puts people and planet first. It trades like any other business but exists specifically to make the world a better place.  

 

The three attributes of a social enterprise

1. a social enterprise has a social or environmental mission embedded in the DNA of the business to directly address social, cultural and/or environmental needs;

2. derives the majority of their income from trade, rather than grants, donations or gifts; and

3. reinvests a substantial portion of efforts and resources back into their mission and impact model.

(How these attributes are measured against the global standards – 1. is measured under purpose and operations (1 & 2 & 5 global standards) , 2. is measured by the revenue criteria under the global standards (3 global standards), 3. is measured by use of surplus (4 & 5 global standards).

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Starting a social enterprise is an exciting prospect. Like many who are starting out, you would like to start a business to solve a particular social, cultural and/or environmental issue, but where do you start?

 

Starting a social enterprise is an exciting prospect. Like many who are starting out, you would like to start a business to solve a particular social, cultural and/or environmental issue, but where do you start?

 

Getting started.

Below are resources other QSEC members have found useful at the start of their social enterprise journey.

Through a partnership with the Queensland Government, you can access their Mentoring for Growth program.