The B Series: The Growth of B2B (B Corp to B Corp)
When B Corp companies focus on fellow B Corporations as their target market–it’s evident that something amazing is happening. No longer are B Corporations far and few between. There is still a […]
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Melissa Schweyer
The B Series: Energizing the B Corp Movement with Green Power
This week marks Bullfrog Power‘s tenth anniversary since it emerged on the scene as one of Canada’s first social enterprises. Not only is this an incredible accomplishment for the company, […]
The B Series: Bridging the Energy Gap with Global Togetherness
Energy poverty affects an estimated 1.1 billion people who are said to be living in off-grid areas without electricity. This heavily impacts the lives of millions, negatively influencing economic stability, […]
The B Series: Leveraging the (Open Source) Internet as a Force for Good
So far throughout The B Series, I’ve talked a lot about product-based companies, but today I’m going to feature a service-industry B Corporation. OpenConcept Consulting Inc. has been a registered […]
The B Series: I’m Having a Susty Party & You’re Invited!
The field and niche of event planning has seemed to have ballooned in the past few years. It’s no surprise then that eco-conscious entrepreneurs have sprung into action to find […]
The B Series: Curtailing Trepidation & Iron Deficiency with the Lucky Iron Fish
We’ve all heard of the Etsy’s, Ben and Jerry’s and Patagonia’s of the world that have become B Corporations. But there are also a lot of new entrepreneurs and small businesses […]
The B Series: Birthdays, B Corps & Beau’s All Natural Brewing Company
Welcome to the first installment of The B Series, a blog project that features, interviews, reviews and showcases B Corporations who are redefining what it means to do business. B […]
The B Series: An Introduction of What’s to Come
If you’re an avid reader of TriplePundit, GOOD Magazine or The Huffington Post’s “What’s Working: Purpose + Profit,” then chances are you’re already very familiar with the term B Corporation. […]
Answers to the Questions You Were Always too Afraid to Ask About Solar Energy
Just admit it. You’ve got a couple of burning questions about solar that you’ve been too embarrassed to ask. Or maybe, you’ve just never had the opportunity to sit down […]
Key Learnings from the Circular Economy Sector
If you’re part of a company that is socially and environmentally driven, chances are you’ve heard of terms like cradle to cradle, biomimicry and circular economy. That’s really no surprise […]
How to Provide Impactful Support as a Company in the Wake of a Disaster
You work for a company that cares, and suffice it to say, your company engages in several corporate philanthropy initiatives throughout the year–hosting fundraising campaigns and events to raise funds for […]
How to Break Up With Your Charitable Partner
Sometimes your “charity of choice” and charitable partner just doesn’t end up working out for your company. There are many ways this can happen, but it’s important to remain civil […]
Book Review: The Evolution of a Corporate Idealist: When Girl Meets Oil
Christine Bader’s book, The Evolution of a Corporate Idealist: When Girl Meets Oil, is just like a hot bowl of soup comprised of all of your most favourite ingredients. Not only does […]
Disrupting Traditional Retail Management: How to Embrace Ethical & Sustainable Inventory Selection
Like all other industries, retail companies have the ability, opportunity and power to make the world a better place. Having just completed a course on retailing management, I’ve realized just […]
Awakening from Workplace Fundraising Fatigue: 10 Ways to Conquer the Slump
We’ve all been there. You’ve fallen into a slump, a writer’s block, hibernation-mode or you’ve become victim to the dreaded burn out. Workplace fundraising can sometimes feel like that, but […]
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