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ColorKiddos is a Social Enterprise

Posted on April 28, 2010 by MeiliLo

The term SOCIAL ENTERPRISE was unknown to me before I attended the GO NEGOSYO SEMINAR. I was so glad I heard somebody talked about it there because it made me realize that the COLORKIDDOS is classified under this type of business. Allow me to share with you 3 important facts about this so-called social enterprise  gathered from the Social Enterprise Coalition. 1. What are social enterprises? Social enterprises are businesses trading for social and environmental purposes. Many commercial businesses would consider themselves to have social objectives, but social enterprises are distinctive because their social and/or environmental purpose is absolutely central to what they do – their profits are reinvested to sustain and further their mission for positive change. 2. What is the difference between a social enterprise and ethical business? The two are distinct business models. A social enterprise’s main purpose is to fulfil its social and/or environmental goals.  This … Continue reading →

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GO NEGOSYO – I won!!! I won!!!

Posted on April 23, 2010 by MeiliLo

Firstly, I would like to thank my batchmate and fellow blogger May, who works for the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), for inviting me to join the GO NEGOSYO SEMINAR held at the L’ Fisher Hotel today. It was a wonderful learning experience hearing from Cito Beltran and the whole Angelpreneur share different topics such as Mindset, Branding, Value, Marketing, Financing and what they call the Social Enterprise (where the  ColorKiddos belong). Inspiring real life stories and practical advice were shared. I believe everyone who listened well were encouraged to do what they love, quit what they hate doing and embrace the entrepreneur inside them. The speakers were also very friendly and accommodating. They shared their ideas clearly and answered our questions intelligently. The place and food were nice too. And not only that, the seminar was FREE and they even gave out this book for FREE!!! Thank you … Continue reading →

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