Will “social capital” be the next big industry to emerge?
It’s new enough that there’s not even a commonly accepted term for it. Some call it “social capital” or “social entrepreneurism”, others “blended value”, and some choose the Starbucksian name “double-triple bottom line.” You might just call it making money from doing good.
Microcredit is the… Continue Reading
Better World Books draws up $4.5M for textbook rescue service
San Francisco-based Better World Books looks a bit like a philanthropic mission: The company saves old textbooks from the landfills, selling them cheaply through its online store and buying carbon credits to offset emissions from shipping.
However, Better World is a for-profit venture, and earned over… Continue Reading