Product Description

People setting up organizations often feel alone and are unaware of what they need to think about and get done. Such individuals nearly always have drive and great instincts but may not have developed the networks and know-how needed to get an organization off the ground. In the likely absence of a companion or mentor this inspiring, practical book will give these people the tools they need to help them succeed. Packed with anecdotes, top tips and real-life stories this publication will be an invaluable companion to any aspiring social entrepreneur. This book is the third in a series which includes the popular "It's Tough at the Top" and "The Pleasure and the Pain".

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #429018 in Books
• Published on: 2008-04-14
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 176 pages

Review
'At Eden, we didn't have a penny in the bank and everyone told us we couldn't do it. Every fire needs a spark. Craig's book will help turn sparks to flames.' Tim Smit, CEO, The Eden Project 'Insightful. Honest. Well written. Timely. Want to be a social entrepreneur? Read this book.' Liam Black, Director of Fifteen

About the Author
Author Craig Dearden-Phillips is a successful entrepreneur and veteran of several start-ups, most notably Speaking Up, which has won several awards.

Customer Reviews

Practical, step-by-step guide for starting your own social enterprise
There are a lot of books out there covering social entrepreneurship and social enterprise -- the difference with this one is it's a step by step guide to how to start your own. From writing your business plan to assembling your team, from planning for growth to taking a hard look at your own skills and knowing when it's time to sign off, Your Chance to Change the World helps you go from vision to reality. I've been referring to it regularly as I go about drafting our mission, our 'elevator pitch' and moving our fledgling social enterprise forward.

My only wish is that it had been longer, with more detail. But of course many an entrepreneur, social or otherwise, is too impatient to sit down to read it for long so the short, snappy chapters will do the trick.

Extremely accessible introduction
Craig is one of the top social enterprise leaders in the East of England region, and this book is a warts and all description of his own story, complemented by the views of other entrepreneurs. It's of interest to educators (like me) and their students, but is also a very practical guide to those wishing to set up a business primarily for social impact rather than financial gain.