RYHTI Guides to Support Social Entrepreneurship
GUIDE 1: Jobseekers and students
Pathway to Becoming a Social Entrepreneur
A guide for jobseekers and those interested in entrepreneurship
This guide is intended for jobseekers, students and anyone interested in entrepreneurship or new employment opportunities. It provides basic information about social entrepreneurship and helps readers consider whether social enterprise could be their own career path, an employment option or a way to address social and environmental challenges that are meaningful to them.
The guide offers practical information on topics such as developing a social enterprise idea, starting a business, developing the business model, creating impact, funding opportunities and support services. Its aim is to broaden the understanding of entrepreneurship and encourage readers to see how business can also be built around a social or ecological purpose.
GUIDE 2: Regional decision-makers, developers and funders
Social Entrepreneurship as Part of Regional Vitality
A guide for decision-makers, developers and funders
This guide is intended for regional and municipal decision-makers, public authorities, regional developers, funders and other actors who influence the operating environment for entrepreneurship. It brings together information and recommendations on how social entrepreneurship can be promoted as part of regional vitality, employment and sustainable development.
The guide examines, for example, the role of funding, incentives, advisory services, networks and public procurement in strengthening the operating conditions for social enterprises. Its aim is to help regional actors recognise how social entrepreneurship can open up new opportunities for innovation and employment, particularly in regions such as Lapland, where enterprises can create significant value for local communities.
GUIDE 3: Business advisors and professionals working with entrepreneurship
Social Entrepreneurship in Business Advisory Services
A guide for business advisors and business developers
This guide is intended for business advisors, business developers and other professionals working in entrepreneurship support services. It provides practical information on the specific issues related to starting and developing a social enterprise, and supports advisors in recognising the distinctive features of social entrepreneurship in their work with clients.
The guide discusses topics such as the connection between mission and business model, communicating impact, funding pathways, support services, and questions that advisors can use when working with clients interested in social entrepreneurship. Its aim is to strengthen the capacity of business advisors and developers to support social enterprises from the idea stage through to business development and growth.