Most Active Articles 2009-11-26T10:15:53.355-05:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:social-entrepreneurship Steve Hamm shamm288 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1534826425931234190-901582c241f2ee18ddbd2236695cc1f3 2009-11-24T03:47:58.853-05:00

Internet Business Idea Number 1: Affiliate Marketing If you want to venture on internet marketing and still don’t have any idea where to start with, you may want to consider affiliate marketing.

Internet Business Idea Number 1: Affiliate Marketing If you want to venture on internet marketing and still don’t have any idea where to start with, you may want to consider affiliate marketing. http://internetbiznez.blogspot.com/2009/11/internet-business-idea-number-1.html Anita Campbell acampbell287 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6242127306692426310-9f6db8e7e89fff361b5b19c41a8bf990 2009-11-24T03:50:55.119-05:00

Dealing with your Global Market Doing business in global market is a wide scale. That means, you need to broaden your work day and your work hours. It is important that your global market feels your presence. You must be available at all time for them.

Dealing with your Global Market Doing business in global market is a wide scale. That means, you need to broaden your work day and your work hours. It is important that your global market feels your presence. You must be available at all time for them. http://luzglobalpreneur.blogspot.com/2009/11/dealing-with-your-global-market.html Anita Campbell acampbell287 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10828368910829629515-c968e84d73434eca8925ab23f6ef28b8 2009-11-12T05:49:16.370-05:00

I have formulated below the four basic rules when starting an internet business.

I have formulated below the four basic rules when starting an internet business. http://internetbiznez.blogspot.com/2009/11/basic-rules-in-starting-internet-based.html Anita Campbell acampbell287 61 61 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5331195843352617318-92af7c0d2bef9897616d89e6f91ca4e3 2009-11-17T13:29:43.625-05:00

For over 60 years, World Vision has been a pioneer in supporting humanitarian efforts around the world. In 1993 the organization launched a micro lending component supporting poor entrepreneurs in developing countries via micro loans.

For over 60 years, World Vision has been a pioneer in supporting humanitarian efforts around the world. In 1993 the organization launched a micro lending component supporting poor entrepreneurs in developing countries via micro loans. http://www.socialearth.org/world-vision-launches-kiva-like-microfinance-platform Erik Eliason eeliason268 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14278936380433074080-4fe5ef0067a9a733b9af0b75883233d9 2009-11-16T12:16:36.684-05:00

Family vacation. I have to chuckle when I read those words. I have this image of tons of a luggage, racing to get to the car on time, somebody crying, and a the oldest child bargaining with his parents as to why he should be allowed to stay home...

Family vacation. I have to chuckle when I read those words. I have this image of tons of a luggage, racing to get to the car on time, somebody crying, and a the oldest child bargaining with his parents as to why he should be allowed to stay home... http://www.socialearth.org/new-approach-to-family-vacation Erik Eliason eeliason268 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:865228968579808784-0d260ad5f2356bd6ec699e21691fa635 2009-11-16T00:42:12.765-05:00

Sustainable Life Media,the people who bring you the Sustainable Brands conference each year, launched their first online Sustainable Brands Boot Camp on Friday. The 13-week series, taught by sustainable business/brand thought leaders, is for those...

Sustainable Life Media,the people who bring you the Sustainable Brands conference each year, launched their first online Sustainable Brands Boot Camp on Friday. The 13-week series, taught by sustainable business/brand thought leaders, is for those... http://greeneconomypost.com/sustainable-brands-13-week-boot-camp-commences-6123.htm Tracey de Morsella tdemorsella126 5 5 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9178038851730864984-627aaf99703fa63a4142151159c42cc5 2009-11-12T05:50:22.030-05:00

Quality of business is oftentimes neglected with some Small Businesses. For the past years, the quality is one of the major considerations when it comes to business operation. However, small businesses of today do not give importance to quality...

Quality of business is oftentimes neglected with some Small Businesses. For the past years, the quality is one of the major considerations when it comes to business operation. However, small businesses of today do not give importance to quality... http://smallbiznezz.wordpress.com/2009/11/12/towards-quality-small-business/ Anita Campbell acampbell287 8 8 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5726550791001711045-2550476c2cb173636a9838323bdcc12e 2009-11-05T03:32:54.214-05:00

Have you ever thought about what information the web retains and keeps about you, your favorite subject or the person you just shook hands with at a recent social event? This conversation is not about topics today, but the “topics of every day” that...

Have you ever thought about what information the web retains and keeps about you, your favorite subject or the person you just shook hands with at a recent social event? This conversation is not about topics today, but the “topics of every day” that... http://123socialmedia.com/2009/10/13/social-media-for-business-development/ Anita Campbell acampbell287 18 17 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6603627122159566163-eb8078fa21e364f3d08186085ca906f1 2009-04-09T11:35:35.765-04:00

In January, we asked readers and a few members of the social enterprise community to nominate candidates whose trailblazing companies, in operation for at least a year, aimed to turn a profit while tackling social ills. Here's who they picked.

In January, we asked readers and a few members of the social enterprise community to nominate candidates whose trailblazing companies, in operation for at least a year, aimed to turn a profit while tackling social ills. Here's who they picked. http://images.businessweek.com/ss/09/04/0403_social_entrepreneurs/index.htm Shirley Brady sbrady224 324 318 6 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14883762351803010064-8d52752f4b86a361424b6835c8b7565c 2009-11-10T04:07:46.382-05:00

They need to be read with answers now, not next year. Anyone who looks at social media through the passenger side mirror needs to be cautioned: Social media may be closer than they appear.

They need to be read with answers now, not next year. Anyone who looks at social media through the passenger side mirror needs to be cautioned: Social media may be closer than they appear. http://blog.searchenginewatch.com/091108-230126 Anita Campbell acampbell287 7 7 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3363762960424900597-d8385ecfce27c6be2261e357908d78b5 2009-05-04T11:00:08.570-04:00

The 3 Models of Social Enterprise

The 3 Models of Social Enterprise http://www.cafonline.org/pdf/3%20Models%20of%20Social%20Impact%20-%20Paper2July2008.pdf Richard Seshie srichardahedor170 201 197 3 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4293038193725051542-1ae78c4b29a0ec3902d3ae35ca5842b2 2009-10-25T15:14:00.103-04:00

There are plenty of small businesses doing some amazing things with social media. The five companies profiled in this post show that making a splash using social media isn’t about the size of your budget and that the only limit is your creativity.

There are plenty of small businesses doing some amazing things with social media. The five companies profiled in this post show that making a splash using social media isn’t about the size of your budget and that the only limit is your creativity. http://mashable.com/2009/10/21/social-media-small-businesses/ Thomas Huynh thuynh381 26 25 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15268025647170727165-baf833e6860404adbd85157190b04444 2009-11-05T03:31:58.068-05:00

Few U.S. small businesses have adopted social media outlets such as Facebook and Twitter for business uses, according to research released Thursday. Three-quarters of small businesses say they have not found sites such as...

Few U.S. small businesses have adopted social media outlets such as Facebook and Twitter for business uses, according to research released Thursday. Three-quarters of small businesses say they have not found sites such as... http://www.reuters.com/article/smallBusinessNews/idUSTRE59759L20091008 Anita Campbell acampbell287 12 11 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9215327136606494010-3ea67ff6433a6b1b484b2e60b97023f7 2009-11-10T04:06:50.056-05:00

Ok, let’s get everything out on the table before we really get going here. Social media helps brand build a following of people who believe in the brand. It creates little armies of brand zealots that do all the promotion for you on a grassroots level. It is the next level of the evolution of the online commerce experience because Internet users are so savvy that they will understand that to experience a brand is to live the brand is to make the Earth safe for the rest of us mere mortals! Oooops. Sorry. I got a little caught up in the hype of social media.

Ok, let’s get everything out on the table before we really get going here. Social media helps brand build a following of people who believe in the brand. It creates little armies of brand zealots that do all the promotion for you on a grassroots level. It is the next level of the evolution of the online commerce experience because Internet users are so savvy that they will understand that to experience a brand is to live the brand is to make the Earth safe for the rest of us mere mortals! Oooops. Sorry. I got a little caught up in the hype of social media. http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2009/11/are-social-media-users-just-technologically-advanced-coupon-clippers.html Anita Campbell acampbell287 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1142836468692526046-e67d0028ebb5ead11ca0774f1f667101 2009-10-29T07:05:09.984-04:00

If you are managing a business in a global marketplace, you must have the global state of mind. You must leave your traditional jargon. Learn how to deal in a direct and courteous way of expressing yout thoughts, your feelings and your ideas.

If you are managing a business in a global marketplace, you must have the global state of mind. You must leave your traditional jargon. Learn how to deal in a direct and courteous way of expressing yout thoughts, your feelings and your ideas. http://luzglobalpreneur.blogspot.com/2009/10/understanding-your-global-business.html Anita Campbell acampbell287 6 6 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16842722262674082111-9cb63abe5c907e90a76c2e3f50084876 2009-11-03T06:13:30.368-05:00

A global entrepreneur must have a global strategy to become successful in the foreign market. They must have to optimize their production value to meet the demand of the global market. To build a global strategy, the company must strive to create a low cost strategy which focuses on low production and other related cost.

A global entrepreneur must have a global strategy to become successful in the foreign market. They must have to optimize their production value to meet the demand of the global market. To build a global strategy, the company must strive to create a low cost strategy which focuses on low production and other related cost. http://luzglobalpreneur.blogspot.com/2009/10/global-market-success-strategies.html Anita Campbell acampbell287 5 5 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:439638158251809673-26a21054e1af4017df5ea09d72c89adc 2009-11-03T06:14:50.205-05:00

Optimizing your internet business with Social Media will boost out your business. Social Media is one of the powerful tools in defining your business practices toward improving your site’s performance in the cyberspace.

Optimizing your internet business with Social Media will boost out your business. Social Media is one of the powerful tools in defining your business practices toward improving your site’s performance in the cyberspace. http://internetbiznez.blogspot.com/2009/10/optimizing-your-business-with-social.html Anita Campbell acampbell287 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10716653149136932208-774d68f20afe2d1614e33f002f34cda0 2009-10-26T23:28:12.250-04:00

When you are into internet business, you must clearly create your product information. This is what your potential customers would like to know about your business. However, an entrepreneur must be aware and be careful with some mistakes in creating product information.

When you are into internet business, you must clearly create your product information. This is what your potential customers would like to know about your business. However, an entrepreneur must be aware and be careful with some mistakes in creating product information. http://internetbiznez.blogspot.com/2009/10/common-mistakes-in-creating-product.html Anita Campbell acampbell287 6 6 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12293533737213949630-e56d5de9edd0b3a4603b5425c889a982 2008-11-27T11:41:59.997-05:00

As chief executive of Mercy Corps since 1994, Neal Keny-Guyer helped turn the Portland (Ore.) relief organization into a global powerhouse with 3,500 employees and a budget of nearly $300 million. But he was taken aback last year when one of his...

As chief executive of Mercy Corps since 1994, Neal Keny-Guyer helped turn the Portland (Ore.) relief organization into a global powerhouse with 3,500 employees and a budget of nearly $300 million. But he was taken aback last year when one of his... http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/08_49/b4111048005937.htm?chan=top+news_top+news+index+-+temp_news+%2B+analysis Dewita Soeharjono dsoeharjono430 189 183 6 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:301365499883987238-2f80fc273707a07f68ac0679cf2f7363 2008-11-25T21:38:40.766-05:00

Sept. 11, 2008 (Maclean's magazine, Canada) Social entrepreneurs aim to use business skills to do more than just make money...

Sept. 11, 2008 (Maclean's magazine, Canada) Social entrepreneurs aim to use business skills to do more than just make money... http://oncampus.macleans.ca/education/2008/09/11/mbas-who-want-to-save-the-world/ Shirley Brady sbrady224 179 175 4 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15976354269637448785-a3b40668772dd17942cafa38f428389c 2009-10-29T07:03:34.040-04:00

Another alternative to get a startup financing is the commercial loan. There are a lot of Commercial loans available. The following are the types of Commercial loan with its brief description:

Another alternative to get a startup financing is the commercial loan. There are a lot of Commercial loans available. The following are the types of Commercial loan with its brief description: http://smallbiznumbers.blogspot.com/2009/10/commercial-business-loan-options.html Anita Campbell acampbell287 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12484071268747910136-ca03e72830359df3645c52075718ebe1 2009-03-31T03:28:00.000-04:00

SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP TODAY is now up at Social Entrepreneurship Today: Issue #18: Closer to the bottom (of the down cycle) ?!

SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP TODAY is now up at Social Entrepreneurship Today: Issue #18: Closer to the bottom (of the down cycle) ?! http://blogcarnival.com/bc/eprof_27941.html 91 89 2 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10315332968298311057-2aca992f78d34ffaf95cda8bac7b79d7 2009-03-22T04:42:00.000-04:00

...for developing countries, social entrepreneurship...

...for developing countries, social entrepreneurship... http://www.audeamus.com/50226711/ideas_for_social_entrepreneurship_in_crisis_times.php 95 93 2 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8967471486196846109-49652e3fc5836cd9b7a295a3249646e7 2009-10-27T13:02:24.690-04:00

As consumer expectations rise and trust in corporations decline, the need for ethical business practices is greater than ever. Yet in a recession, companies seeking to cut costs will likely postpone important CSR initiatives or cut spending in favor...

As consumer expectations rise and trust in corporations decline, the need for ethical business practices is greater than ever. Yet in a recession, companies seeking to cut costs will likely postpone important CSR initiatives or cut spending in favor... http://greeneconomypost.com/cut-csr-spending-reallocate-build-brand-5619.htm Jessica Lund jlund906 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16215132249800989217-0c6e062dbd44e2479b58782b8a69e2c3 2009-10-26T23:33:27.865-04:00

Change is hard to deal with. Just thinking of the word can conjure visceral reactions and the expectation of difficulties, resistance, anger, betrayal, shock and misfortune. But hesitating before you implement a change isn't necessarily bad.

Change is hard to deal with. Just thinking of the word can conjure visceral reactions and the expectation of difficulties, resistance, anger, betrayal, shock and misfortune. But hesitating before you implement a change isn't necessarily bad. http://www.entrepreneur.com/humanresources/employeemanagementcolumnistdavidjavitch/article203806.html Anita Campbell acampbell287 1 1 0 0