Start, Build, and Grow a Social Enterprise
Guidelines and best practices by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
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Added on January 24, 2025
Summary
As a not-for-profit or charity, your organization may be considering offering services through The Accessibility Exchange or in other ways. Although not necessary, your organization might want to research the benefits and drawbacks of a social enterprise.
This resource, created by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, outlines:
- what is a social enterprise
- the spectrum of social enterprises in Canada
- what skills and resources are needed to run a social enterprise
- corporate forms
- ownership structure considerations
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Resources for Deaf, Disability, and Civil Organizations
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Information that might be helpful for community organizations who already support Deaf and disabled people, or who would like to make their services more accessible