Along with sustainability and green living, social entrepreneurship is quite a hot topic. One way people can recognize their own potential for social entrepreneurship is by reading and following the works of those who are at the forefront of the movement. Social entrepreneurship is a grassroots effort that has picked up steam with the help of blogs and bloggers all over the world. By using their resources – the Internet and various social media platforms – they’re spreading the word in a way that stays true to their convictions, and still getting the message across to millions. These leaders are smart, successful, and have a great deal of insight into the constantly changing world around them. In this week’s top five, we’re exploring some of the best blogs for budding social entrepreneurs. These blogs help inspire other entrepreneurs to make a difference

1. How to Change the World

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A) the movement toward a national education system
B) greater availability of bank loans
C) abolition of the slave trade
D) laws to protect laborers

lots of people like me and tell me that I am extremely charismatic, but sometimes I am just awkward as hell and people say that they don’t want to hang out with me because they can’t relate to me and that I’m too much for them. I have gotten a lot better about the awkward thing, but sometimes I say things that are just weird. I actually think a lot before I speak, but I am extremely clueless most of the time. on top of this, I just can’t relate to people and have difficulty establishing mutual interest. most of the things that interests people like sports, gossip, and talking about the past are of no interest to me. I on the other hand am interested in stuff like human nature, fantasy, adventuresome activities, and business (I’m studying to become an entrepreneur). even the interests that we have in common (fashion, alcohol, girls, fighting) I can never get anyone to talk about one of those things for more than like 2 minutes. I just feel like most people are these primal creatures with instincts that I just don’t have and I’m a confused quasi intellectual dude. it’s not that I don’t like people, I’m generally funny, playful, and affectionate, but they seem so different from me and I can’t understand them most of the time.
anyway, does anyone know how I can become less weird and relate to people more so that I can form more lasting bonds with people?

Many will view the world of entrepreneurialism as a means of developing a business to supply the financial requirements of household needs. The prevailing dream of most aspiring entrepreneurs is to work for themselves without the need to answer to a boss.

There is, however, a culture of entrepreneurs who not only seek to become self-sufficient in the business ventures, but they also seek to be agents of societal change.

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Many will view the world of entrepreneurialism as a means of developing a business to supply the financial requirements of household needs. The prevailing dream of most aspiring entrepreneurs is to work for themselves without the need to answer to a boss.

There is, however, a culture of entrepreneurs who not only seek to become self-sufficient in the business ventures, but they also seek to be agents of societal change.

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Shouldn’t she be thrown in the slammer for her wonderful entrereneural skills?
Why yes Nicholas it was, thats why I put quotations around it
Jekin – an ugly man’s best friend is his writing hand.

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I’m looking to profile an entrepreneur/small business in Portland, OR that is engaged in for-profit, sustainable, and ethical business. This company/startup must be interested in social justice, preferably having to do with microloans/education in Africa, Asia, or South America. It’s for a scholarship app, so all help is much appreciated!

I am considering my options on what major I should chose. I am currently about to enter a community college, aiming at getting my AA then transferring to a four year college, then graduate school.

During high school I privately studied philosophy, sociology, psychology, business entrepreneurship and economics. Overall my interest was analyzing the individual, society, and ultimately how they could better be joined. I always tried to stimulate my classes by encouraging them to give their input on various social issues and individual choices.

Currently, which obviously will probably change as I mature, I have no intention of holding a selected career for extended periods of time. I want to be a social entrepreneur at its very core, by impacting change through entrepreneurial methods. College is to enhance my skills and life as a whole, not for the benefit of some company or as security so I can work forty years before retiring. I want to have the flexibility to pursue my own interests, which may be with non-profits, NGOs, companies, etc.

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Social responsibility is a concept that has been garnering an increasing amount of attention in the media. With only a limited amount of money available in the government sector and a tremendous need for assistance by so many legitimate groups desperate for funding, there is an inclination to place an expectation of assistance on outside sources.

A natural place to look for assistance is the business sector. Unfortunately many parts of the corporate world are very unwieldy when it comes to finding creative ways to assist communities. Often larger corporations don’t even have a local community in which to focus attention due to the sheer size of the company in question. Since the largest of corporations frequently lack that personal touch, there is a predisposition to move toward individuals who are successful and may be able to help on a more personal level.

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