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Innovation Aid

Entrepreneurs receive more help than ever before

Implications - Today's entrepreneurs have a variety of helpful business-building tools at their fingertips, as more and more organizations pop up to help fund, support and guide new business owners, from teenagers to adults. In the world of green innovation, especially, is an increasing number of entrepreneur-aiding tools that help environmentalists turn their ideas into businesses. With such an increase in biz-building tools and services, the coming years may see entrepreneurship start to trump traditional large corporations.
Trend Themes
1. Rise of Entrepreneur-aiding Tools and Services - Increased support for entrepreneurs to build their businesses is spurring a rise in growth for entrepreneurs over traditional corporations.
2. Crowdfunding for Social Entrepreneurship - A rising number of crowdfunding platforms, like StartSomeGood, have cropped up offering a platform for social enterprises to raise funds for their sustainable initiatives.
3. Incubators for Social Impact - Specialized startup incubators are offering training, mentorship and other resources to entrepreneurs focused on social impact, providing them with tailored support to achieve their goals.
Industry Implications
1. Social and Sustainable Enterprises - Crowdfunding and business grants offer an alternative funding option for sustainable businesses and opens financial doors for social causes.
2. Youth and Female Entrepreneurs - Incubators and fellowships can support the growth of emerging businesses led by women and youthful entrepreneurs.
3. Small Business and Retail - The rise of initiatives that connect, support, and provide space for small businesses creates opportunities for retailers and merchants.
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Entrepreneurial Benefit Cards
Entrepreneurial Benefit Cards
Reward Your Business With the FoundersCard
It's time to reward your company with the FoundersCard. The concept is to reward entrepreneurs, CEOs, and various companies for their innovative work. It's like a credit card, but the benefits are more… MORE
Daily Entrepreneurial Encouragement
Daily Entrepreneurial Encouragement
The Startup Daily Gives Great Business Ideas Daily
The Startup Daily offers ambitious entrepreneurs daily top-notch tips, ideas, and advice from great books on entrepreneurship, business, marketing, and management. A fellow named Karl created The Startup… MORE
Crowdfunded Social Innovator Sites
Crowdfunded Social Innovator Sites
‘StartSomeGood’ Grows Purpose-Driven Initiatives
It’s great to see more and more initiatives popping up like StartSomeGood that support social entrepreneurs around the world. StartSomeGood is a platform for crowdfunding that is tailored specifically… MORE
Youthful Entrepreneur Projects
Youthful Entrepreneur Projects
'Social Enterprise Africa' Trains Ethical Changemakers
Founded in 2008, Social Enterprise Africa is a Uganda-based umbrella organization that holds operates the Butterfly Project, African Farm Shares and the Chrysalis School for Young Social Entrepreneurs.… MORE
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Business-Generating Grants
Popuphood Allows Entrepreneurs Six Months Rent Free
Something spectacular is happening in Oakland, California: 'Popup Hood,' an initiative to help small businesses, is literally popping up. popuphood is an endeavor to help connect small businesses, designers… MORE
Social Business Supporters
Social Business Supporters
Ankur Capital Helps Impact-Driven Businesses in India Succeed
Ankur Capital helps up-and-coming businesses in India succeed -- but not just any business. The focus here is on those that work in low-income communities to create impact-driven solutions that affect… MORE
Female-Focused Biz Incubators
Female-Focused Biz Incubators
Spark:Her by FYSE Helps Women Social Entrepreneurs Launch
A niche social enterprise incubator for women, Spark:Her by FYSE is currently calling on female social entrepreneurs to apply to the 2012 program in Beijing, China. 10 finalists will be selected in the… MORE
play_circle_filledSocial Impact Fellowships
Social Impact Fellowships
Echoing Green Offers Seed Funding for Visionary Entrepreneurs
If you're already in the world of social enterprise, you've probably heard of Echoing Green, but for those who haven't, this impact-focused business is launching rising social entrepreneurs and their ventures… MORE
Action-Oriented Business Guides
Action-Oriented Business Guides
Sojo Empowers Social Entrepreneurs to Make a Difference
Sojo is a comprehensive guide for social entrepreneurs who have an idea sprouting, but need help with the details. Since starting an initiative can be daunting, and comes with numerous questions regarding… MORE

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