Social entrepreneurship describes an entrepreneurial venture that aims to achieve a desired social change.
Business entrepreneurs typically measure performance in profit and return, but social entrepreneurs also take into account a positive return to society. Social entrepreneurship typically furthers broad social, cultural, and environmental goals and is commonly associated with the voluntary and not-for-profit sectors. Profit can at times also be a consideration for certain companies or other enterprises.
Social entrepreneurship practised in a world or international context is called international social entrepreneurship. See also Corporate social entrepreneurship.
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