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Mythbuster
October 2013
Social enterprise blog
Mythbusting: private sector companies are all evil
Social enterprises aren't the only ones who shun the idea of profit at any cost
August 2013
Social enterprise blog
Mythbusting: lots of people want to start a social enterprise
Despite figures suggesting many want to start a social enterprise, many factors prevent startups
July 2013
Social enterprise blog
Mythbusting: trading income is more sustainable than grants and donations
Whether funded by grants or trading income, sustainability of the social mission is key
June 2013
Social enterprise blog
Mythbusting: scaling up and spinning out does not guarantee social impact
Size doesn't matter but social impact does, argues David Floyd
April 2013
Social enterprise blog
Mythbusting: People buy from social enterprises purely on ethics
Social businesses must do more than simply convince consumers that they are ethical. Quality is essential, says
David Floyd
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