article thumbnail

7 Advantages For Being A Socially Responsible Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

A few examples of well-known benefit corporations in the USA include Kickstarter, Etsy in New York, Patagonia in California, and Seventh Generation in Vermont. More and more, the goodwill of the relevant customer community, in large measure, contributes to the success of any product and any company.

Vermont 373
article thumbnail

What is a Social Enterprise?

Up and Running

it is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit, but because of its dedication to sustainability, it is now working with local communities to form separate stove manufacturing factories in their countries. Here in the U.S. InStove contributes both the technology for efficient stoves, and the means to create sustainable jobs. B corp, or Benefit Corporation.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

21 Entrepreneurs Reveal Their Favorite Business or Entrepreneur Turnaround Story

Hearpreneur

Cohen and Greenfield borrowed $4,000 to build their first ice cream business in Vermont in 1978, with a total investment of $12,000. They're also dedicated to giving back to the community and their employees, who each receive three pints of ice cream per day. Don’t forget to join our #IamCEO Community.

article thumbnail

7 Benefits For Startups Joining The B-Corp Movement

Startup Professionals Musings

Last year, Etsy in New York announced that it had joined the ranks of the now more than 865 companies nationwide as a Certified B Corporation, keeping good company with Patagonia in California and Seventh Generation in Vermont. For some business opportunities, like Facebook and Twitter, the community is the value.

Vermont 254
article thumbnail

7 Ways it Pays to Build a Socially Conscious Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

Earlier this year, Etsy in New York announced that it had joined the ranks of the now more than 500 companies nationwide as a Certified B Corporation, keeping good company with Patagonia in California and Seventh Generation in Vermont. For some business opportunities, like Facebook and Twitter, the community is the value.

Vermont 251
article thumbnail

Where To Find The Most Angels To Fund Your Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

This is an online platform connecting entrepreneurs based in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont, with Angel investors worldwide. A caveat is that this is a for-profit organization, so fees to present may be significant. New England Investment Network. Angel Capital Association (ACA).

article thumbnail

What is an L3C?

Up and Running

The United Kingdom began using a similar structure in 2005, called a Community Interest Company. Vermont became the first state to establish the L3C as a legal structure. His organization, Americans for Community Development, provides detailed information about L3Cs, and you can find out more about the organization on their website.

Vermont 106