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Ethics of Social Enterprise
As a society, we are constantly searching for ways to do good while also turning a profit. Enter the concept of social enterprise, which...

Mina Demian
Dec 27, 20221 min read
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The Ultimate Guide to Social Enterprise
Step 1: Clear Mission and Vision A social enterprise should have a clear mission that aligns with its values and goals. This mission...

Mina Demian
Dec 23, 20223 min read
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Book Summary: Fix This Next
https://fixthisnext.com/ Mike McAlister's book, Fix This Next, is about identifying and addressing the biggest challenge in a business...

Mina Demian
Dec 18, 20221 min read
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Business Model Canvas Explained + Examples
Value Proposition: Describe the unique value that your product or service offers to customers. Customer Segments: Identify the specific...

Mina Demian
Dec 17, 20222 min read
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Step by Step SWOT Guide + Examples
Here is a SWOT analysis template that you can use to assess the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of a business or...

Mina Demian
Dec 17, 20221 min read
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Have a Business Idea and Don't Know Where to Start?
Here are five business evaluation tools that can be helpful for startups: SWOT analysis: A SWOT analysis is a tool that helps businesses...

Mina Demian
Dec 17, 20221 min read
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Free(ish) Search Engines for Grant Searching
ResearchNet: This platform is maintained by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and provides a searchable database of...

Mina Demian
Dec 16, 20222 min read
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Social Finance Funding
Below is a list of pretty cool social impact investment opportunities for early stage ventures.

Mina Demian
Dec 16, 20221 min read
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Alexa, give me a list of research grants
Alberta Innovates Categories Alberta Innovates Technology Futures (AITF) Provides funding and support for research and development in the...

Mina Demian
Dec 16, 20221 min read
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4 Ways to Bootstrap a Capital-Intensive Startup
There are a few options you could consider if you want to build a prototype for a highly capital-intensive project but don't have any...

Mina Demian
Dec 15, 20221 min read
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5 Reasons Why Startup Social Enterprises Fail (And How to Avoid Them)
Starting a social enterprise can be a rewarding and fulfilling endeavor, but it's not without its challenges. In fact, many startup...

Mina Demian
Dec 15, 20222 min read
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Template for a Great Social Enterprise's Executive Summary
Executive Summary: The name of our social enterprise is [Insert Name]. Our mission is to provide [Insert Social Good] to the [Insert...

Mina Demian
Dec 13, 20222 min read
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The Perfect Business Model for a Social Enterprise
#SocialEnterprise Here are the steps you can follow to discover a perfect business model for a social enterprise: Identify your mission...

Mina Demian
Dec 13, 20221 min read
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Creating a Grant Pipeline
Here are the steps you can follow to create a pipeline of potential grants: Identify your organization's mission and goals: The first...

Mina Demian
Dec 13, 20222 min read
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Am I eligible for non-dilutive capital?
Grant funding is typically provided by governments or nonprofit organizations to support specific projects or initiatives. Eligibility...

Mina Demian
Dec 11, 20221 min read
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Why Non-Dilutive Capital is Important for Startups
Non-dilutive funding allows a business to secure capital without giving up equity in the company. This means that the founders and owners...

Mina Demian
Dec 11, 20222 min read
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Finding Your Path
Finding a business path can be a daunting task, especially in today's competitive marketplace. With so many options and opportunities...

Mina Demian
Dec 11, 20222 min read
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What is grant writing?
Grant writing can be a challenging and time-consuming process, but it can also be an important step in securing funding for your...

Mina Demian
Dec 11, 20222 min read
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What does the future hold?
In the summer of 2022 I was fortunate to work with UNESCO! It had always been a dream for me to work with the United Nations. As a...

Mina Demian
Sep 4, 20221 min read
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How to Evaluate a Startup
Startup hypothesis: I have a tentative solution to a problem that can be tested. Phase 1: Make sure your problem has at least one or...

Mina Demian
Aug 6, 20221 min read
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