Is your organization thinking about launching an enterprise? Jonathan Wade explains the importance of ideation in pursuing that goal - and shares some of the challenges and benefits every enterprising non-profit can expect.

If you've been asking yourself "What business should we operate?" this article is for you. 

Elisa Birnbaum speaks with pioneering social entrepreneur Bruce Poon Tip about his new book, Looptail: How One Company Changed the World by Reinventing Business. In the interview, the founder of award-winning G Adventures and bestselling author candidly shares his company's road to success, its varied challenges and the lessons learned from running a business that elegantly balances financial success with greater purpose.

For those looking how to do it right, look no further than Looptail. 

We all know sticking to self-improvement goals is really difficult. In fact, while 45% of people make resolutions, only 8% of people stick to them. It is no wonder that the self-help industry generated over $11 billion globally in 2013. The idea struck me that if I told others about my goals I would be more likely to achieve them. I did some research and found that the chances of me following through would be further enhanced if I put money on the line. But where should that money go if I failed to follow through on my commitment? What if it contributed to positive social change?

Read on to learn about Promise or Pay, a social enterprise that facilitates charitable donations by enabling people to put their money where their mouth is. 

I have to admit, I'm a bit of an Olympics junkie, so it was hard to find any time for writing lately. But, as I sit here thinking about what I want to say about my day attending Social Enterprise Toronto (SET) 2014, I realize that SET 2014 and the Winter Olympics actually have a lot in common. What's clear to me is that, whether you're focusing on winning in sport or winning in social enterprise, there's no resting on your laurels if you want to be successful.

Find out what opportunities lie ahead for social enterprise. 

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