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The Business of Inclusion was researched and written for the Toronto Enterprise Fund by Eko Nomos. It contains a series of 4 reports. Background, Business of Inclusion Section 1 (696 kb) This section provides readers with a background to the Toronto Enterprise Fund, social purpose enterprise, and the Business of Inclusion research. Participant Learning, Business of Inclusion Section 2 (1095 kb) This section presents the details of participant outcomes, drawn from the analysis and learning about livelihood development through the implementation of social purpose enterprises. This research is based on extensive interviews with participants, on-site observation, interviews social purpose enterprise staff and board members, and review of semi-annual enterprise reporting. Learning About Enterprise Development, Business of Inclusion Section 3 (709 kb) This section explores and documents the experience and learning of the enterprises as they negotiate the early stages of business development. The reader will learn about the different stages of social enterprise development, and effective practice in enterprise development. Decision-making and the Role of the Parent Organization, Business of Inclusion Section 4 (623 kb) This section explores the organizational challenges of developing social purpose enterprises within social development organizations. The reader will learn about how social development organizations have worked to combine their core competencies in social development practice with business-oriented thinking in an appropriate and function way.
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