Can anyone be a social entrepreneur?
Can anyone be a social entrepreneur?
Therefore, it is a behavior that can be learned—anyone can be an entrepreneur. For example, social entrepreneurs direct their passion and skills toward social goals. And under social entrepreneurship, Muhammad Yunus asserts that there is a new concept emerging—“social businesses”— a new way to do business.
Who is a leading social entrepreneur of India?
Notable modern social entrepreneurs
| Name | Country | Social venture founded |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew Spacie | Britain | Magic Bus |
| Shaheen Mistri | India | Teach For India, Akanksha Foundation |
| Harish Hande | India | SELCO |
| Ranjan Mistry | India | Women School of Entrepreneurship, Campus Varta, Womenia Chakra Foundation |
Do social enterprises pay tax?
Where profits are derived from trade between members of an organisation, the profits are not chargeable to tax. Other income, such as bank interest, will be taxed. Grants to charities, for the purposes of the charity are not chargeable to tax.
Is fabindia a social enterprise?
Fabindia therefore represents a company that has more than just a commercial venture, it pursues profits with a purpose and is therefore an example of a “social business.”
What is the School for Social entrepreneurs India?
The School for Social Entrepreneurs India provides you with 9 months of essential support as you start up a social enterprise, charity, or business to solve a social or environmental problem in your community. “9 months with SSE will push your idea to reality.”
What is the Social Entrepreneurship Programme?
This programme focuses on you, the social entrepreneur, and supports you on a process of self-discovery & growth–enabling you to launch and effectively run a social start-up.
What is the role of social entrepreneurs in India?
As social entrepreneurs in India, you are on a mission to generate business for a social cause. Their work is to implement a low-cost business solution for socio-causes while dealing with the shortage of funds, manpower, resources and many more.
Why choose SSE for Social Entrepreneurship?
“SSE is able to create incredible communities & nurture ideas into powerful enterprises.” Till date, over 80 social entrepreneurs have participated in our learning programmes and launched social start-ups across the country in a diverse array of sectors.