I want to be a social entrepreneur?

[brightbill]

I am a final year student of MBA (marketing & HR) . I don't want to do any kind of a job after my masters. I want to run my own eterprise but how should I start? do I need to have any social degree i.e. MSW , etc. or can I start without it? and want kind of work can I start with? how much do I need to invest? I am planning for my winter training in UNICEF in HR department so that i can get an idea of the developmental works. or can u plz tell few more social organizations where I can go for my winter training for MBA?
please help me....

[RozPearcy]

Hey Bill,

Love the "I don't want any kind of job" attitude . I'm not sure if you are talking about social work or social media...(I'm assuming social work as you are training with UNICEF, but my advice here is based on if you are looking at social media.) My opinion lies in the same realm of Robert Kiyosaki's "The Business of the 21st Century" book. (He also wrote "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" if you have heard of that). He has made fortunes but recognizes that Network Marketing is the easiest way for someone who wants to be an entrepreneur to get out there and fast.

Although Network Marketing is NOT easy and it's not a get rich quick, you can do really well if you have great leaders and pick the right business. Invest ments I have seen as little as $1 on a promotion (although I do NOT recommend starting with those kinds of businesses) into the thousands. You can find an average of about $500 to start for a good company that provides you with good products to use for yourself and gather your own testimony or sell them.

You can start a NWM (Network Marketing) business with no degree at all, however the skills you have with your MBA can be an asset if you use it wisely.

I don't have any advice though for any social organizations so hopefully someone else can help with that. Check out my blog below that has value-based content on social media marketing as well as entrepreneur mindset posts. Best wishes with your work!

[genevie]

I am a final year student of MBA (marketing & HR) . I don't want to do any kind of a job after my masters. I want to run my own eterprise but how should I start? do I need to have any social degree i.e. MSW , etc. or can I start without it?

Hi,
Yes,you can already start immediately your business now and then without those masters that you've said.All you need to do is have a courage and a knowledge on how to run your business.

[LiquidFox]

Bill:

I would assume that as an MBA student there would be lots of resources available for you. If you're into sustainable development I would suggest looking into the Acumen Fund, an Ashoka Fellowship, United Nations, etc. Since you've stated that you have a 'winter training' with UNICEF, why not stick with that? It sounds amazing!

[Cathy Duncan]

Yeah Sustainable Development is pretty much a good resource for you to join. But make sure to get to know what you can do for them before you go for it.

[daveb1]

you dont need any degree to be any kind of entrepreneur at all. what you need is to know how to establish contacts and have a good plan thought out

[freelancebiz]

Um, starting a business is more than a job. It's going to be your life for years until you build a strong customer base.

What exactly do you want to do? I think you need to be clearer about your goals so you can create a clear plan. Right now, it sounds like you're confused.

[Southern_Lenders]

Become a blogger. That's probably as close as you can get to being a "social" entrepreneur. Where else can you reach millions of people through your writing?. Or start your own internet radio station on blogtalkradio ....?

[cloudjolt]

Hey Bill,

My name is John and I am currently involved with a socially responsible web hosting company that gives 25% of our revenues to charity. I may be a little bias, but I feel that startups are a great place to get involved with social responsibility because it can add so much value to your brand. Conceptualize a concept that delivers something of value to a customer, and integrate social responsibility into the endeavor. As many have said, it will be hard work, but ultimately very rewarding in combining the entrepreneurial process with values such as these.

Check out our work thus far at Cloud Jolt.

[etchel]

Bill; i will go with Rozpearcy she said sth I think u truly need. A network and not just any network but sth u know its sellable. Easily. I've got 1 or 2.
Entrepreneurs are mindful of how they think so be careful how you make decisions and your thought! From my view its like u are about to fall off the cliff..

Be precise on what you intend doing and give it your best shot! Social work is different from a social media entrepreneurship.

I will advice for now don't jump into any thing in a hurry . Decide what would be your source of financing your new ambition, get at least 75% infor on your new target, plan strategically and start up.

Best wishes bill.

[aapkae]

Yes,you can already start immediately your business now and then without those masters that you've said.All you need to do is have a courage and a knowledge on how to run your business.