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Memorial Day is an important day for a nation like the United States. It is a day to remember and honor those who died while serving in the nation’s military. The day originated after the Civil War where more lives were lost than any other US war (620,000). Memorial Day is different than Veterans Day …
There was something which I thought about during the “March Madness” this year. It was this: if someone had to describe you at work in one sentence – what would they say? My wife and I enjoyed watching the women’s college basketball championships this year and particularly the journey and achievements of one young lady, …
“She makes everyone around her better” (a lesson for every Business as Mission company) Read More »
Ever since I heard Craig, the founder and long-time CEO of Ibex, speak on the business woman of Proverbs 31 I have been intrigued by the passage. I have since discovered hundreds of publications online on this virtuous woman who was not only a wife but also a mother and a business person. Did you …
Happy Mother’s Day to a Business Woman – Proverbs 31! Read More »
The word ‘repurpose’ is relatively new in the English language with the first known use dating only back to 1984. It means to give a new purpose or use to. What if you had over 100 acres of prime foothills1 farmland in beautiful Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), a small land-locked monarchy in southern Africa? What if …
Business as Mission at the Lima Farm – Repurposed for the Glory of God Read More »
A recent headline in the Harvard Business Review caught my attention. The subtitle screamed, “Companies operate in an increasingly complex world: Business environments are more diverse, dynamic, and interconnected than ever – and far less predictable.”1 And if that is true in North America, it must be even greater for start-ups in the overseas arena. …
The Complexity of Operating Social Enterprises Abroad Read More »
This second week has two sections; one addresses structural questions for socially conscious businesses and lastly – how can a socially conscious business be sustainable and really change the world? L3Cs and Benefit Corporations – the Basics of Structure The absence of clear legal guidance has been a major challenge to the architects of social …
“Socially conscious business can change the world” – Week 2 Read More »
“Socially conscious business”, “Values-driven approach”, “social entrepreneurship”, “Social purpose corporation”, “Benefit Corporation”, “Mission-driven business”, “Business for Transformation (B4T)”, “Triple Bottom Line”, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)”. These terms and others like them prevail in our world today. What do they mean? How do they connect? Are they relevant? This series of two blogs will explore these …
“Socially conscious business can change the world” – Week 1 Read More »
It seems that Easter eggs, bunnies and candy dominate the Easter scene in the west and apparently, the number one business marketing tool in the United States for the Easter season is the Easter egg. But a BAM company in Asia wanted its employees to understand the real meaning of Easter. This story is found …
An experienced strategic marketing advisor, business consultant, and seasoned 7x entrepreneur, Sandra Lynn has helped hundreds of leading businesses worldwide develop new areas for digital growth. She’s an MBA with over 20 yrs experience online serving global organizations, investing groups, and entrepreneurial leaders in over 17 countries. This has also led Sandra to the heart …
Sandra Lynn: 6 Mistakes Even Smart Marketers Make (and how to avoid them) Read More »
Entrepreneur, business person, and IBEC board member, Dave Kier, challenges us again in this Leadership Tip. Larry W. Sharp, BAM Support Specialist, IBEC Ventures Larry.Sharp@ibecventures.com ***** You would be surprised how many go to work without understanding their purpose. Corporate leaders establish a mission statement that sounds grand and noble, but as time goes by, …