Overview

How can businesses balance profit with social motives? This accessible resource teaches students how to start a social enterprise and lead change for positive impact. Social Entrepreneurship in Practice balances theoretical underpinnings with a focus on developing social entrepreneurship skills to create and manage a social entrepreneurial venture. It provides a road map and practical tools for starting a successful social enterprise, including problem identification, opportunity recognition, social financing and building a social business model. It also covers what it takes to become a social entrepreneurial leader and social entrepreneurship's alignment with Sustainable Development Goals. The book features global examples illustrating how the ideas and techniques discussed within the book can be used to create successful social enterprises. A host of pedagogical features are included to reinforce learning, such as learning outcomes, discussion questions and the 'Expert View', which showcases contributors' experiences and scholarship across industry sectors. Online resources include lecture slides, worksheets, group activities, student exercises, podcasts and videos. Social Entrepreneurship in Practice is an essential resource for postgraduate and undergraduate students taking modules on social entrepreneurship as part of their degrees.

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""This book offers a clear and compelling exploration of social enterprises, combining authoritative research with practice from leading contributors. Readers are guided through the theories and practicalities of starting and running a social enterprise in an engaging and accessible way. Essential reading for students, practitioners and anyone passionate about social enterprises."" * Prof Rob Blackburn, Director, Brett Centre for Entrepreneurship, University of Liverpool, UK * ""A timely and thoughtful academic exploration of how entrepreneurial practice which is focused toward social endeavour holds the capacity to reshaping the intersection between business and social change. With compelling real-world examples, grounded frameworks and clear insights, this book doesn't just define what social entrepreneurship is - it shows what it looks like in action. A must-read for students, teachers and leaders who believe that impact and social change go hand in hand. Whether you're launching a purpose-driven startup or transforming a traditional organization from within, this book offers the roadmap - and the inspiration - you need to make meaningful, measurable change."" * Dr David Higgins, Senior Lecturer in Management, University of Liverpool, UK * ""This expertly crafted textbook fills a critical gap by embracing the hybrid school approach to social entrepreneurship, demonstrating how social missions and financial sustainability can work synergistically rather than in tension. The authors' emphasis on dual logic provides educators with a robust pedagogical framework while offering students and practitioners the essential skills to build viable social enterprises that create lasting impact. The integration of mainstream entrepreneurship principles with social innovation makes this an indispensable resource for anyone seeking to develop sustainable solutions to pressing social and environmental challenges. A practical, research-grounded guide that transforms good intentions into successful enterprises."" * Dr Magdalena Plesa, Lecturer of Strategy and Entrepreneurship, University of Liverpool, UK * ""An invaluable resource that bridges theory and practice. Its ""Stop and Think"" boxes and ""Key Research"" features are blended seamlessly, encouraging critical reflection while grounding learning in evidence. Educators will find it a structured teaching tool, students gain practical insights and practitioners benefit from guidance on designing and managing social enterprises. This book not only explains social entrepreneurship but also empowers readers to create meaningful impact."" * Dr Begüm Seray SAMUR-TERAMAN, Course Lead, BSc Business and Entrepreneurship, Birmingham City University, UK * ""This book is a timely and invaluable contribution to the field of social entrepreneurship. It skilfully bridges the continuum from theoretical foundations to real-world application, offering insights that resonate with both novice and seasoned scholars. With its engaging spotlights on key research, thought-provoking prompts and practical examples, it provides a holistic and accessible resource for deepening understanding and advancing practice."" * Dr Beth Edwards, Enterprise Education Development Co-ordinator, Bangor University, UK * ""Educating social entrepreneurs so that they can have a valuable societal impact on their communities is an essential task for entrepreneurship programs worldwide. Conceptualizing, leading and growing such enterprises is not the same as launching a for-profit venture. It requires different knowledge, skills, and competencies that make social entrepreneurship a unique activity, one that necessitates its own specialized learning techniques. Social Entrepreneurship in Practice steps into the void by providing the groundwork that helps educators design and develop programmes, enabling students to engage in this form of entrepreneurial endeavour."" * Dr Luke Pittaway, Copeland Professor of Entrepreneurship, Ohio University, USA * ""The intersection between theoretical understanding and practical application in social enterprise venture creation is a critical area of development. Given the complexity involved in establishing and managing social enterprises, the knowledge presented in this book provides aspiring founders with valuable insights and a strong foundation to increase their chances of success."" * Dr David Bozward, Director of Employability and Entrepreneurship, Global Banking School, UK * ""An excellent resource that thoughtfully integrates theory with application. Covering essential themes such as developing your understanding of social enterprise, theoretical debates, intention formation, CSR and social innovation and value creation, the book equips readers with both conceptual insights and hands-on tools. With practical guidance on starting a social enterprise, crafting a social value proposition, business modelling, entrepreneurial learning and financing, it serves as a comprehensive text for students, educators and practitioners alike. This book stands out as a highly usable and research-informed guide to advancing knowledge and practice in social entrepreneurship."" * Prof Track Dinning, Professor of Entrepreneurship Education, Liverpool John Moores University, UK * ""An outstanding textbook that equips educators with the tools and real-world insights needed to inspire the next generation of changemakers. Its engaging blend of real-world examples, pedagogical frameworks and global perspectives makes it ideal for teaching both the theory and application of social entrepreneurship. A must-have resource for lecturers designing courses that connect enterprise with impact."" * Dr Trudie Murray, Lecturer in Entrepreneurship and Economics, Munster Technological University, Ireland * ""This is without a doubt a timely and thought-provoking contribution to the field. By blending theory with real-world application, it illuminates the transformative potential of social entrepreneurship. Equipping readers with conceptual tools and practical insights while inspiring action, the book is an invaluable resource for students, educators, practitioners, policymakers and anyone committed to driving sustainable social change through entrepreneurship."" * Dr Chinthaka Aluthgama-Baduge, Senior Lecturer in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, University of Derby, UK * ""Social Entrepreneurship in Practice lands at just the right moment - a world grappling with inequality, sustainability, and an uncertain transition to Industry 5.0, so the need for a guide of this kind could not be clearer. Practical without being dry, and inspirational while still firmly rooted in reality, Djebali and her contributing authors bring a passion for social entrepreneurship, with grounded advice that is forward-looking, and deeply human. I recommend this book to students studying social entrepreneurship, but also those interested in sustainability, inclusive technologies and innovation in more technical fields. It is exactly the sort of text that belongs in the hands of the next generation as they prepare to do good in an increasingly VUCA world."" * Prof Andrew King, Associate Dean for Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Hub, Taicang Entrepreneur College, China *

Author Information

Zeineb Djebali is a Senior Lecturer at the Brett Centre for Entrepreneurship, University of Liverpool Management School, where she teaches entrepreneurship and social entrepreneurship to undergraduate and postgraduate students. She is also an entrepreneur in practice, having founded social enterprises globally following senior roles in not-for-profit and corporate sectors.

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