Prone to progress? New study shows that some personality types more likely to support companies with a cause
New research in the Journal of Public Policy & Marketing, published by the American Marketing Association, identifies two personality characteristics that significantly increase the likelihood that an individual will support innovative "social entrepreneurial" firms, reports Europe Business Review.
Let private firms compete for healthcare
Companies must be free to challenge the NHS if we are to meet long-term health needs, says Craig Dearden-Phillips in the Guardian.
Social Enterprise Investment Fund to reopen for applications
The Department of Health has announced a further investment of £19 million for social enterprises over the next year.
Northwest 'switches on' to social enterprise
The fourth event in a series of masterclasses aimed at uncovering the true value and potential of social enterprise for the private, public and third sectors, officially launched on 1 June by Minister Nelson McCausland, reports Derry Journal.
New Shropshire social enterprise's pledge to children
Shropshire Live reports on how a new social enterprise has launched to provide vital support for children, young people and their families, following a decision by a leading national children's charity to withdraw direct face to face services across the county.
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