A social enterprise is a social business with specific social objectives.  Social Enterprises seek to maximize profits while mazimizing benefits to society.  The profits are principally used to fund social programs.

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Key Elements of Social Enterprise:

• Unlike a charity,  social enterprise pursue general revenue

• Funding for social enterprise is often obtained by selling goods and services

• Preference is given to job seekers from at-risk communities

• Social enterprise invites investors who have a social commitment

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