Virtual Ecosystems in Social Business Incubation

2013 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 27-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Antonio Ariza-Montes ◽  
Noel M. Muniz
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Conditions ◽  
Social Enterprise ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Social Innovation ◽  
Social Business ◽  
Social Entrepreneurs ◽  
Business Incubation ◽  
Global Context ◽  
Intensive Use ◽  
The Web

The complexity of today global context hinders the emergence of innovative endeavors; this inner enhancement of capabilities springs out from worldwide entrepreneurs that reveal procuring the best environmental conditions and technologies to nourish new ingenious ventures whether of social or any capitalist profile. Social entrepreneurs noticeably understand that making an intensive use of new technologies engenders innovation and scales impact effects in society; that is why ICTs, and especially the web 2.0, have constituted catalysts to accelerate collaborations for social change: social innovation labs, social e-enterprise incubators, social innovation centers, social innovation park, etc. This article reviews the main experiences of social entrepreneurial empowerments, pinpointing those pioneering projects that exploit new technologies to provide services and get access, with no boundaries, to a significant number of communities. It is structured as follows: it starts analyzing the emergence and development of social enterprise, its encouragement and empowerment. Later, there are examined some key initiatives for social entrepreneurs, more in particular those offered virtually (e-empowerment). It is concluded with a brief summary of final thoughts.

scholarly journals Social Entrepreneurial e-Empowerment

Economics ◽  
2015 ◽  
pp. 189-210
Author(s):  
Alfonso C. Morales-Gutiérrez ◽  
J. Antonio Ariza-Montes ◽  
Noel M. Muniz
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Conditions ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Social Innovation ◽  
Social Enterprises ◽  
Social Entrepreneurs ◽  
Global Context ◽  
Doing Business ◽  
The Poor ◽  
Intensive Use ◽  
The Web

Muhammad Yunus, micro-lending advocate and founder of the Bank of the Poor, defines social enterprises as doing business to solve social, economic, and environmental adversities. The complexity of today global context hinders the emergence of innovative endeavors; this inner enhancement of capabilities springs out from worldwide entrepreneurs that reveal procuring the best environmental conditions and technologies to nourish new ingenious ventures whether of social or any capitalist profile. Social entrepreneurs noticeably understand that making an intensive use of new technologies engenders innovation and scales impact effects in society; that is why ICTs, and especially the Web 2.0, have constituted catalysts to accelerate collaborations for social change: social innovation labs, social e-enterprise incubators, social innovation centers, social innovation park, et cetera. This chapter reviews the main experiences of social entrepreneurial empowerments, pinpointing those pioneering projects that exploit new technologies to provide services and get access, with no boundaries, to a significant number of communities. It is structured as follows: it starts analyzing the emergence and development of social enterprise, its encouragement and empowerment. Later, some key initiatives for social entrepreneurs are examined, in particular those offered virtually (e-empowerment). The chapter concludes with a brief summary of final thoughts.

Social Entrepreneurial e-Empowerment

2013 ◽  
pp. 111-132
Author(s):  
Alfonso C. Morales-Gutiérrez ◽  
J. Antonio Ariza-Montes ◽  
Noel M. Muniz
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Conditions ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Social Innovation ◽  
Social Enterprises ◽  
Social Entrepreneurs ◽  
Global Context ◽  
Doing Business ◽  
The Poor ◽  
Intensive Use ◽  
The Web

Muhammad Yunus, micro-lending advocate and founder of the Bank of the Poor, defines social enterprises as doing business to solve social, economic, and environmental adversities. The complexity of today global context hinders the emergence of innovative endeavors; this inner enhancement of capabilities springs out from worldwide entrepreneurs that reveal procuring the best environmental conditions and technologies to nourish new ingenious ventures whether of social or any capitalist profile. Social entrepreneurs noticeably understand that making an intensive use of new technologies engenders innovation and scales impact effects in society; that is why ICTs, and especially the Web 2.0, have constituted catalysts to accelerate collaborations for social change: social innovation labs, social e-enterprise incubators, social innovation centers, social innovation park, et cetera. This chapter reviews the main experiences of social entrepreneurial empowerments, pinpointing those pioneering projects that exploit new technologies to provide services and get access, with no boundaries, to a significant number of communities. It is structured as follows: it starts analyzing the emergence and development of social enterprise, its encouragement and empowerment. Later, some key initiatives for social entrepreneurs are examined, in particular those offered virtually (e-empowerment). The chapter concludes with a brief summary of final thoughts.

Utilization of Online Platforms by Social Entrepreneurs for Social Sustainable Development

2019 ◽  
pp. 75-102
Author(s):  
Anja Herrmann-Fankhänel
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Market Orientation ◽  
Social Enterprise ◽  
Resource Dependence ◽  
Social Innovation ◽  
Social Enterprises ◽  
Social Entrepreneurs ◽  
Online Platforms ◽  
The Social ◽  
Start Ups

Socially sustainable development can be driven by individuals, entrepreneurs, growing start-ups, and international companies. As social entrepreneurs, people opt for a form of organization that contributes to social improvement through entrepreneurial means. The question is: How do they do it? The resource dependence approach (RDA) assumes that all decisions and activities of a (social) enterprise are based on information about its environment. Therefore, the four key components of the social enterprise (individual, organization, social innovation, market orientation) must be appropriate. In this chapter, therefore, social enterprises are outlined as active participants and shapers of the economy and society. Since an active improvement with regard to socially sustainable development is focused by the social enterprises in Africa, a description of the social enterprise's environment is also given within the framework of topical focuses. The goal is to derive recommendations about action for social enterprises to achieve their goals.

Social Entrepreneurs and Social Enterprise

2004 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 211-212 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Small Business ◽  
Social Enterprise ◽  
Social Entrepreneur ◽  
Social Entrepreneurs ◽  
Web Resources ◽  
Critical Commentary ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Web

‘Internet Review’ provides critical commentary on entrepreneurship, small business and innovation information on the Web. This issue's article looks at the increasing interest in the ‘rise of the social entrepreneur’ (Leadbeater, 1997, http://www.demos.co.uk/catalogue/socialentrepreneur_page70.aspx ) and the Web resources available for researchers and practitioners.

scholarly journals The Sui Utik, Creative Works and Tembawang: Retaining Biodiversity in Kalimantan, Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Octaviana Sylvia Caroline Rombe
Keyword(s):  
Social Enterprise ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
International Market ◽  
Social Entrepreneurs ◽  
The Core ◽  
Literature Reviews ◽  
Food And Beverage ◽  
Working Together ◽  
Media Reports ◽  
Indigenous Entrepreneurs

This paper discusses how the Dayak Iban community of Sui Utik, Kalimantan, with the help of Sekar Kawung, a social enterprise foundation, uses the indigenous system of Tembawang to challenge deforestation and concomitant problems of air pollution through creative works based on the materials of the local rainforest. The research for this paper includes interviews with the founder of Sekar Kawung foundation, literature reviews, photographs, social media reports and community summaries. Sui Utik, in collaboration with Sekar Kawung, has developed creative works including weavings, an innovative application of tattoos, food and beverage products, and eco treks. The research found that the Sui Utik community, which started producing creative works in 2015, have continued their practice as social entrepreneurs. It is suggested that they should now expand their practice by working together with other indigenous entrepreneurs to challenge Indonesian craftsmen and designers to take their creativity, skills and knowledge to an international market. As part of this move, the development of innovative marketing tools using new technologies should be explored, while maintaining local wisdom as the core value for making creative works.

SOCIAL INNOVATION IN THE CULTURAL SECTOR: THE CASE OF PJE/PRODIGIUM

2021 ◽  
pp. c8
Author(s):  
Fabio Prado Saldanha ◽  
Natalia Aguilar Delgado ◽  
Marlei Pozzebon
Keyword(s):  
Training Program ◽  
Business Model ◽  
Social Enterprise ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Social Innovation ◽  
Social Business ◽  
Vulnerable Youth ◽  
The Social ◽  
Cultural Sector

This case examines the major challenges faced by Productions Jeun’Est (PJE) and Prodigium, a social enterprise working in the cultural sector. The profits generated by Prodigium’s activities in the entertainment field are invested in the PJE training program that aims to increase the social inclusion of vulnerable youth by training them to be technicians in the cultural market. By studying this case, students are expected to understand the elements of a social business model, to analyze the role of the different elements forming a social innovation and to evaluate the challenges of planning its transfer to another context.

scholarly journals AWARENESS OF SOCIAL BUSINESS BY USING SOCIAL MEDIA NETWORK IN MALAYSIA

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 139
Author(s):  
Siti Hafizah Daud ◽  
Khatijah Othman
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Social Enterprise ◽  
Social Enterprises ◽  
Social Business ◽  
Social Entrepreneurs ◽  
Operating Model ◽  
The Third ◽  
Library Research ◽  
The Social ◽  
Social Media Network

The social enterprise movement in Malaysia is gathering its momentum. An increasing number of social entrepreneurs are taking an interest in this field of activity. Indirectly, this scenario increases the awareness of its significance and, in a range of viewpoints, promotes the social business experience in Malaysia. This article is an explanatory study which indicates the awareness of social business in Malaysia. The literature review was conducted from library research and website sources. It is divided into three sections: (i) definitions of social business, (ii) operating models for social enterprise in Malaysia, and (iii) definitions of social media and its development, and the awareness of young people on social business in relationship with social media in general. The first section begins with various definitions and interpretations of the term ‘social enterprise’, while the second part provides an operating model for social enterprises that are active in Malaysia as well as in relation to the market and potential beneficiaries. The third part is a discussion on social media by looking at definitions and the development of social business in Malaysia in general. With this explanation, it is hoped that the awareness of using social media in social business can be highlighted in better perspectives. Keywords: Social Business, Social Media, Entrepreneur, Operating Models, Social Enterprise

scholarly journals Profile of social entrepreneur in Serbia: Motivation and socio-demographic characteristics

Sociologija ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 59 (1) ◽  
pp. 62-80 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gorana Krstic ◽  
Ana Aleksic-Miric ◽  
Jelena Zarkovic-Rakic
Keyword(s):  
Social Enterprise ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Social Innovation ◽  
Field Research ◽  
Social Enterprises ◽  
Social Entrepreneur ◽  
Social Entrepreneurs ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
Gender And Age ◽  
Motivation To Work

This paper explores the traits of social entrepreneurship in Serbia by addressing the role of motivation, education, personal experience, gender and age in developing social enterprises. The research done so far has not directly addressed the issue of characteristics of individuals who bring social innovation in Serbia and in that manner our research contributes to the existing body of knowledge. The data for this study were drawn from field research that started in June 2014, combining qualitative and quantitative research techniques. Our research suggests that social entrepreneurs in Serbia usually enter this venture without previous experience in founding a social enterprise or managing one. Education plays an important role in motivation to work for or establish a social enterprise: founders are by large people with higher education interested in continuous education and often engaged in some vocational education or training. Disparities in motivation to work in (or establish) a social enterprise are prominently different depending on the respondents? ages younger respondents are motivated primarily to address a specific social problem, while the older ones are motivated mainly to create a personal employment opportunity.

scholarly journals Classifying Social Enterprises Through Theoretical Typologies to Understand Social Innovation

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Marcelo T Okano ◽  
Lidia Felix Iamanaka ◽  
Rosinei Batista Ribeiro ◽  
Celi Langhi ◽  
Marcelo Eloy Fernandes
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Research ◽  
Social Enterprise ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Social Innovation ◽  
Social Enterprises ◽  
Social Business ◽  
Government Officials ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Interview Guide ◽  
Different Types

In the latter, there has been an increasing importance attributed to the measurement of social value and social impact that various organizations create. The demand to measure this value comes from all sides: funders who want to direct their money to the most effective projects, policy makers and government officials must be accountable for their spending decisions, and social organizations need to demonstrate their impact to financiers, partners and beneficiaries. This article intends to classify social companies through theoretical types and analyze their characteristics to understand social innovation. The first stage of the project was the elaboration of the theoretical framework on the themes of social enterprise, typology of social enterprises, social business model and social innovation. The research instrument was an interview guide, and the next step was to select three social companies of different types to carry out the empirical research. These typologies were tested in three social companies in the empirical research and the effectiveness of the typologies was proven.

Business Incubation in Uganda, Services, Processes and Incubatee Perceptions- A case study

10.33117/514 ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 94-108
Keyword(s):  
Social Enterprise ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Business Incubation ◽  
Entrepreneurial Networks ◽  
Private Sector Development ◽  
Statistical Inferences ◽  
Office Space ◽  
Interview Methods ◽  
Entrepreneurial Training

Purpose-This paper examines the nature of services and processes of business incubation. Its specific objectives are to establish the nature of services offered by business incubation centers in Uganda, examine the incubation process and to establish the perception of business incu- batees about business incubation services using a case of FinAfrica a private social enterprise. Methodology-This paper presents findings from one incubation center FinAfrica as a case study. Ethnographic design is adopted while observation and interview methods are used to collect data. Results-Key services offered by FinAfrica incubation center include entrepreneurial training, provision of office space, legal and accounting services, mentoring, coaching, entrepreneurial networks and general office administration. The centre has a unique business incubation model which starts with motivating people to start businesses, capacity building, business registration, and ends with graduation after attaining capability for self-sustainability. Incubatees perceive the services offered by the incubation centre as helpful through training, affordable office space, entrepreneurial ecosystem and opportunities for a lean startup. Implications- While this study does not offer statistical inferences for generalisation because of the qualitative design and single case, the exploration of FinAfrica provides insights about how Incubation centers need to plan for positive and sustainable entrepreneurial impact for startups. There is need for more Government and other development partners’ involvement in business incubation and post incubation support for competiveness and growth. Originality/value- This study provides insights about the key services offered in the incubation process and provides insights into the perceived benefits of business incubation. It also contributes to literature about business incubation with practical evidence from an emerging economy whose focus is on private sector development and innovation promotion.

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