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'The Social Entrepreneur's Playbook', MacMillan and Thompson (2013)
This is a paid resource. Written by Ian C. MacMillan and James D. Thompson and published in 2013 the book provides a step-by-step framework for launching and scaling a successful social enterprise, drawing on the authors' extensive experience in entrepreneurship and social innovation.
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This is a practical guide for aspiring and early-stage social entrepreneurs, written by Ian C. MacMillan and James D. Thompson and published in 2013. The book provides a step-by-step framework for launching and scaling a successful social enterprise, drawing on the authors' extensive experience in entrepreneurship and social innovation.
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