. . . conversations about trading for social purpose

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So who are social traders?

People who have made a choice to trade for a

social purpose.

It’s about putting people and planet before profits.

What do you mean by ‘trading’?

Trading represents generating income as a result

of selling services or products.

It means much the same for every kind of

business

Can you give examples?Trading can be almost any kind of business activity

Banking – Credit Unions

Housing – Social Landlords/Housing Associations

Catering – Fifteen Restaurant

Green Energy – Community Owned Windfarm

Media Publication – Big Issue magazine

Fitness Centre – Carn Brea Leisure Centre

Visitor Attraction – Eden Project

Shop/Post Office - Blisland

Is this really a business?

Yes, social traders run real businesses

Success brings profits

Most social enterprises are companies with limited liability

So what kind of business?

There must be a market for the business

Other people or organisations prepared to buy the

services or goods on offer

Adaptable to the market

How does social enterprise differ from private enterprise?

Who runs the business?

What happens to the profits?

What legal structure is adopted

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