 "When you do the common things in life in an uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world." George Washington CarverWhat is Social Entrepreneurship?Statement of Faith
You can find other "Market with Meaning" but you definitely want to see "Profit with Purpose".
I personally "Believe in Kingdom Transformation" because I know there is only ONE "Life for Significant". --- 2010年5月25日 星期二，ClearlySo <newsletter@clearlyso.com> 寫道﹕
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主題: Updates on the world of social business & enterprise
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日期: 2010年5月25日,星期二,下午3:45 You're receiving this email because you are subscribed to receive social business updates from ClearlySo. You may unsubscribe if you no longer wish to receive our emails. | ClearlySo Social Business Newsletter (May 25th)
| Keeping you informed about the social business and enterprise sector, and ClearlySo's progress. |
Dear Houghton, It's been a hectic month here at ClearlySo. Not only have we held two new investor speed dating events, but we've also been slugging it out at the Shine Unconference for social entrepreneurs and expanding the team. Here's a quick look at what this month's newsletter includes. - Fourth investor speed dating evening held at the Hub Kings Cross
- Fight time and more speed dating at Shine
- Meet the new team members at ClearlySo
- A $25,000 waste reduction competition for startups.
Please read on and enjoy!
Julia and the ClearlySo team P.S. Please forward this to anyone you think would be interested, and help us raise the profile of ClearlySo member businesses.  |
Investor speed dating - two events in May
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 The month began at the Hub in Kings Cross with our fourth investor speed dating event. These have proved immensely successful so far. Already we've helped raise over £100,000 for social businesses. Entrepreneurs have three minutes to pitch their concept to a range of investors. That's no easy task, but as Barry Shiers of Vision 21 discovered it's all part of the attraction. "I can honestly say it was an inspirational experience," he explains. "I have to say the atmosphere created by the team was relaxed and friendly and there was little time for nerves, just a brilliant opportunity to 'sell' your entrepreneurial idea or concept." We had a double dose of investor speed dating this month with another event held as part of the Shine Unconference for social entrepreneurs in London, (see below for more details). Our next speed dating event will be held at the Hub in Kings Cross on 24th June. If you're interested in pitching or investing email Richard Brownsdon at richard.brownsdon@clearlyso.com |
| | | Fight night at Shine 2010
|  Fists were flying at the Shine Unconference for social entrepreneurs this month - in a metaphorical sense at least - with the spectacular 'Fink' Club. This is Fight Club for the social enterprise sector. Four leading entrepreneurs including ClearlySo's own
Rodney 'The Brooklyn Bruiser' Schwartz faced off to defend conflicting opinions in a specially built boxing ring at the heart of the venue. It was certainly quite a
spectacle and one Rodney has already discussed in
his blog. Elsewhere it was a fantastic opportunity for businesses, entrepreneurs and investors to network in a variety of
situations, including the fifth in the series of the ClearlySo investment speed dating events. |
Fresh faces at ClearlySo
| | How time flies. It seems barely a moment ago that we were launching ClearlySo at the Skoll World Forum 2009. Now, 14 months and over a thousand new businesses later, things are moving on apace and that means lots of new faces. We're delighted to welcome three new members to the team: Richard Brownsdon who arrives as Events Co-ordinator, Sheena Pentin who comes in as Business Development Manager and Tom Cropper who'll be responsible for all written copy. |
Beat the waste challenge
| | Myoo Create has launched a fantastic competition for startups who demonstrate a clear commitment to reducing waste. Sponsored by Adventure Ecology, The Beat Waste Startup Challenge offers prizes of $25,000 to businesses and social enterprises that can reduce or eliminate waste. The competition is specifically aimed at startups and early stage ventures that need investment in order to grow. To qualify, a business must have received no more than $200,000 in revenue, income or funding up until 31st December 2009. Myoo is a community dedicated to environmental and social innovation. With this exciting competition they hope to offer a real incentive to improve environmental sustainability in the business environment. |
ClearlySo members pass 1,100
| We now have 1,133 companies registered on ClearlySo from all over the world. If you're interested in seeing the wealth of innovation out there at the moment why not browse our list of social business profiles? For social businesses there has never been a better time to join. Once signed up to full membership, businesses can:
- Raise their profile
- Save money on professional services
- Get exposure to new sources of capital
- Meet and learn from other socially-oriented businesses
- Get 10% off our annual social business conference and other selected events.
- Post jobs for free
And it couldn't be easier to join us. |
Monthly milestones
| Every month we scour the web to find the best articles, news stories and blogs about social business. Here's a selection of what we found. - It's time for the Big Society and Prime Minister David Cameron seems love struck by social enterprise
- Third sector leaders have been discussing the importance of spending ethically
- Big Issue investment fund hits the £3million mark.
To stay up to date with all the latest developments in the social business sector, have a look at our news feed.
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That's all for now. In the meantime for all the latest information about the social enterprise and business world, log onto www.clearlyso.com
All the best,
Tom Cropper and the ClearlySo team. |
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