Social entrepreneurs can go directly to socially conscious consultancies in order to get innovative and strategic business solutions tailored specifically to the hybrid realm in which social business and social enterprise sits.
The firms in this Social Business top list range from the more traditional and well-established firms to more experimental organizations and programs that use tools mostly having to do with digital technology and the Internet in order to get ahead and stay creative. Most of the socially conscious consultancies featured here, however, are based in the West. What they all have in common is an emphasis on merging social causes with a sustainable organization -- that's the social entrepreneurship way, after all.
From PR for purpose to community resource sites, socially conscious consultancies are at the forefront of the future of business.
22 Socially Conscious Consultancies
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Greening Consultants
'Synergy Enterprises' Helps Businesses Reach Triple Bottom Line Goals
21
Social Impact Collaborations
'Root Cause' Consulting Brings Leaders Together to Solve Issues
20
Pro-Bono Design Companies
'verynice.' is a Consultancy Social Business Based in Los Angeles
19
Clean Business Agencies
Adbongo Inc. Offers Incubation, Cause Marketing and Branding Services
18
Entrepreneurial Non-Profit Practices
'Social Focus Consulting' Fosters Business for Good
17
Altruistic Law Firms
Rimon is a Certified B Corp and Donates 10% Of Its Profits to Charity
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Hubs for Changemakers
McKinsey's What Matters Showcases High Impact Social Innovation
15
Nigerian Entrepreneurship Incubators
The Co-Creation Hub Helps Foster Social Innovation in Lagos
14
For-Purpose Creative Services
'Brands for the People' Offers Design Work For Those Doing Good
13
PR for Purpose
Swarm Communications Services for Non-Profits and Social Enterprises
12
Women of Color Enterprises
I'mPOSSIBLE. is a Socially Focused Initiative Celebrating Success
11
Enduring Living Designs
'Beyond Green' Promotes Sustainable Practices Through Consultancy
10
Social Impact Consulting
Dalberg Aims to Raise the Standard of Living Through Strategic Advising
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Design Solutions for Purpose
Cause Creative Offers Marketing Services for Charities
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Socially Responsible Consulting Companies
The TREES Group Partners With Disadvantaged Businesses
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Community Resource Sites
'seToolbelt' Assists Social Entrepreneurs in Kickstarting Their Ventures
6
Social Innovation Brokers
Volans is a Think-Tank, Incubator and Consultancy
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Empowering Social Services
All Inclusive Disability Consultants CIC Promotes Unbiased Employment
4
Sustainability Consulting Services
Anderson Brown Helps Companies Embrace Benevolent Business
3
Social Production Initiatives
The Middle Class Financial Empowerment Project Focuses on Wealth
2
Social Advisory Firms
Intellecap is a ‘Think and Do' Tank With Market-Based Strategies
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Community Building Consulting Companies
Fresh Horizons Provides Employment And Social Activities
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25 Socially Responsible Alcohol Innovations
From Tetra-Packaged Wines to Charitable Watering Holes
30 Microfinance Innovations
From Youth-Oriented Finances to Pay-as-You-Go Energy
Planet-Loving Marketplaces
Eartheasy is an Online Shop to Support Sustainable Lifestyles
65 Conscientious Couture Pieces
Social Good Fashion Makes Stylized Statements Ethical Statements
Socially Empowering Digital Apps
CloudFactory Provides Jobs Through an Online Work Force
Creative Agencies for Good
Advertising for Humanity Offers Marketing for Nonprofits
Unwrappable Art Ads
The Leo Burnett and Arc Worldwide Art Institute of Chicago is Interactive
Greening Consultants
'Synergy Enterprises' Helps Businesses Reach Triple Bottom Line Goals
Majority World Tech Incubators
D-Rev Designs Solution-Driven Products for Low-Income Customers
Disabled Driver Ads
The Handicap Car Campaign Shows That Disabilities Don't Have to Impede Freedom
12 Social Loan Opportunities
From Youth-Oriented Finances to Collateral-Free Microcredit
14 For-Purpose Media Companies
From Social Good-Focused PR to Ad Agencies That Share Revenues
10 Social Business Incubators
From Mission-Focused Mentors to Disruptive Entrepreneur Incubators
Collaborative Consumption Infographics
The Unstash Manifesto Mixes Altruism with Action
Leadership Learning Institutes
The Social Enterprise Academy in Scotland Delivers the Goods
Paradigm-Shifting Marine Organizations
Blue Ventures is Funded by Non-Profit Distributing Projects
Outdoor Gear for Good
Patagonia Pays Employees to Volunteer for Eco Nonprofits
Social Impact Collaborations
'Root Cause' Consulting Brings Leaders Together to Solve Issues
Lily Lapenna, Founder and CEO of MyBnk (INTERVIEW)
Financial Education Social Enterprise for Youth
Social Marketing Strategy Charts
Benefits of Social Media Infographic Predicts Popular Platforms
Landfill-Saving Shoes
IndoSole Uses Old Tires and Transforms Them into Eco-Friendly Footwear
Socially Driven Streetwear
DopeHut was One of the First B Corporations in California
Jenn Viane Riese, Founder of Modern Humanity (INTERVIEW)
Creating Clean Energy
Jessika Trancik Discusses Alternative Ways To Conserve Energy
Motivated Media Brands
'One&Other' Aims to Put the Social Purpose Back into Local Reporting
Triangular Public Seating
The Noriega Street Parklet in San Francisco was Built Pro-Bono
Strategists for Change
Junxion Strategy offers Social Purpose and Sustainability Management
Community Giving Sites
'A Little More Good' Helps Vancouverites Give Back to their Communities
Strategic Creativity Events
Germination is a Communications Company Driving Social Change
Impact Measurement for Creatives
Design:Effect Offers Social Good Metrics for Crafty Entrepreneurs
Earth-Friendly Tequila Production
Casa Herradura of Mexico Remains Dedicated to Sustainability
Sustainable Water-Carrying Vessels
The BackthePack WaterWear Bag Has Sustainability in Mind
Creative Business Incubators
Cockpit Arts is a Social Enterprise for 'Designer-Makers'
Energy-Efficient Community Contractors
Solar Works Strives for Business & Homeowner Self-Reliance
Social Good Certifications
B Corporations Use Business to Solve Social and Eco Problems
Rachel Cope, Co-Founder of Lazy Angel (INTERVIEW)
Browser Ad-On that Fights Malnutrition
Entrepreneurial Non-Profit Practices
'Social Focus Consulting' Fosters Business for Good
Capacity-Building Artisan Groups
The Nest Maiyet Partnership Creates Positive Impact (UPDATE)
Mission-Based Investing
'Renewal2 Investment Fund' Helps Foster Triple Bottom Line Success
16 Muhammad Yunus Features
From Conscious Food Collaborations to Alternative Loan Products
Social Innovation Hubs
The Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship Offers a Voice
Digital Literacy Agencies
New Found Network Employs Youth to Create Nonprofit Campaigns
Clean Tech for Non-Profits
Sun Light & Power Offers Photovoltaic and Solar Thermal Energy
Social Responsibility Strategists
'A Very Good Company' Offers Communications for Positive Change
Positive Change Media Agencies
Social Spider Rolls out Projects with Purpose
Ethical Sashimi
Bamboo Sushi in Portland is a Certified B Corp That Values the Environment
Social Entrepreneur-Supporting Groups
Adsila Helps Those Who Aim to Address Universal Concerns
Disruptive Entrepreneur Incubators
The Unreasonable Institute Spurs Social Enterprise Ventures
American Dream Coffee Rallies
Starbucks Indivisible Campaign Aims to Celebrate National Pride
Professional Good Doers
Catchafire is a B Corp That Lets Professionals Volunteer Their Skills
Mission Mentorship Programs
'Academies for Social Entrepreneurship' Shoots for Sustainability
Hubs for Changemakers
McKinsey's What Matters Showcases High Impact Social Innovation
Fearless Social Innovation Festivals
A Good Week Celebrates Bettering the World
Nigerian Entrepreneurship Incubators
The Co-Creation Hub Helps Foster Social Innovation in Lagos
Social Capital Markets
SOCAP Gives Money Meaning by Supporting Global Innovators
Passionate Internet Communities
Phinklife is a Social Platform and Non-Profit Organization
PR for Purpose
Swarm Communications Services for Non-Profits and Social Enterprises
BoP Energy Solutions
ONergy Works in Rural India Toward Sustainability and Equity
Safe Trash Enterprises
Waste Ventures Incubates and Empowers Garbage Collectors
Social Finance Forums
Mobilize Capital and Inspire New Ideas at 'Investing in Good Deals'
Resumes for Water
'Thirsty Talent' Offers Professional Writing that Funds Clean Water in Africa
Good Cause Tweeting
beremedy Members Support Causes Via Tweets and Facebook Posts
Brown Bra Battles
The 'What's Your Nude?' Facebook Campaign Asks for More Color Options
Ads That Nourish Kids
Lazy Angel Browser Add-On Easily Fights Malnutrition in Children
Environmental Proofreading
ab.editing Offers Editorial Services and Specialize in Green Issues
Cause Mentorship
The Canadian Social Entrepreneurship Foundation Invests in Innovation
Alison Lowndes, Executive Ops Director of KO2 Adventures (INTERVIEW)
Naganand Murty, Co-Founder of Embrace (INTERVIEW)
Incubator Blanket to Save Millions of Babies
Social Business Supporters
Ankur Capital Helps Impact-Driven Businesses in India Succeed
Sign Language Translators
MyVoice Will Help the Hearing-Impaired Communicate
Marc Spencer, CEO of Juma Ventures (INTERVIEW)
Employment and Education for Homeless Youth
Social Change Education
The Business Association of Stanford Entrepreneurial Students Supports
Ethically Focused Digital Companies
Datse Multimedia Productions Works with NGOs & Social Business
Crucial Pictures, Production House & Shadow Marketers (INTERVIEW)
Local Multimedia Messages
The Community Film Unit is a Youth-Focused Social Enterprise
Artisan-Empowering Training Centers
Afghan Action Teaches Young Men and Women Weaving and Sewing
Flickering Social Good Fragrances
Bridgewater Candle Company Feeds a Child with Every Lit Candle
Socially Responsible Smartphone Donations
The 'Oven Bits Instead' App Promotes Giving to Charity
Online Employment Opportunity Charts
The Social Job Search Continues to Grow
Leslie Beasley, Co-Founder/Managing Director of The Open Arms Shop (INTERVIEW)
Tim Draimin, Executive Director of Social Innovation Generation (INTERVIEW)
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Health Service Social Enterprises
The SCA Group Offers Community Care in the United Kingdom
Social Impact Consulting
Dalberg Aims to Raise the Standard of Living Through Strategic Advising
Large-Scale Change Networks
The Social Innovation Generation Addresses Canada's Challenges
Design Solutions for Purpose
Cause Creative Offers Marketing Services for Charities
Sustainable Storytelling Businesses
Thinkshift Communications is a B Corporation Promoting Good
Female-Focused Biz Incubators
Spark:Her by FYSE Helps Women Social Entrepreneurs Launch
Socially Responsible Consulting Companies
The TREES Group Partners With Disadvantaged Businesses
Sustainable Society Cooperatives
The Zebra Collective is a Social Enterprise Supporting Workers
Social Impact Fellowships
Echoing Green Offers Seed Funding for Visionary Entrepreneurs
Global Environment Standardization
Scientific Certification Systems is a Californian B Corporation
Employment-Endeavoring Non-Profits
1000 Jobs/Haiti Creates Work Through Its Projects in the Nation
Socially Empowering Employment Services
PLUSS Helps The Disabled To Find Meaningful Employment
Employment-Focused Organizations
Autism Works in the UK Provides Opportunities for Autistic Adults
Empowering Social Services
All Inclusive Disability Consultants CIC Promotes Unbiased Employment
Stigma-Stopping Initiatives
The SOS Gangs Project Guides Ex-Offenders Through Resettlement
Sustainability Consulting Services
Anderson Brown Helps Companies Embrace Benevolent Business
Youth Ownership Organizations
Five Lamps is a Social Enterprise Focusing on Creating Possibilities
The Community Film Unit, Social Enterprise (INTERVIEW)
Social Production Initiatives
The Middle Class Financial Empowerment Project Focuses on Wealth
Life-Engaging Support Services
The Avenues Trust Group Helps Those with Learning Disabilities
Altruistic Apprenticeships
Capital Conflict Management is an Anti-Violence Initiative in the UK