Social investment ought to go to proven enterprises too
Third Sector: The social investment sector has a biast towards the new and the cool, says Rodney Schwartz, chief executive of ClearlySo.
Social Startup 48 looking to unearth social entrepreneurs
Smart Up Smart: A new start-up organisation is marketing itself as a genuine alternative to its tech-heavy competitors, running events whereby entrepreneurs build start-ups with a positive social impact.
Bidders compete to take over contract of 'first' ever NHS social enterprise
HJS: The contract of the "first" social enterprise to be formed out of the NHS has been put out to tender, with commissioners set to shortlist bidders within the next three weeks.
Social enterprise: Working overtime
The Economist: Doing good is in high demand. According to a recent survey by Net Impact, an industry association, more than 70% of college students and 50% of workers are looking for jobs with social impact. Nearly 60% of students are even willing to take pay cut in order to work for a company that represents their values.
Private firm will take on council care homes in Warwickshire
Leamington Courier: Care homes in Whitnash and Warwick will be transferred to a private sector provider, two years after they were threatened with closure.
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