Frequently Asked Questions

 

1. What is a social business?

Social businesses are profitable initiatives whose core business brings forward solutions to social problems by using market mechanisms. For more information, access Social businesses – Understanding the concept.

2. In what way are Artemisia actions distinctive in regard to social business development?

Artemisia is the only organization providing training in the field of social businesses. Programs developed by the organization focus on building the skills required both to manage the business and to understand the dynamics and needs of low-income communities.

Training combines theory and practice, stimulating participants to learn by doing while trying to find solutions for real challenges.

Additionally, since business success depends not only on an appropriate model, but also on the emotional balance and attitudes of its leaders, Artemisia’s programs integrate technical and personal development initiatives.   

Finally, Artemisia fosters the establishment of collaborative environments in which people from different backgrounds share knowledge and experiences, and may learn from each other. For more information, access Initiatives – Social Business Learning Center.

3. Does Artemisia offer consulting services to social businesses?

Artemisia provides consulting services only to a handful of businesses with high impact potential selected among participants of the Artemisia Social Business Network. These services aim at accelerating their growth, as well as help them become exemplary and inspiring models in the field of social businesses. For more information, access Initiatives – Social Business Accelerator.

4. Does Artemisia fund projects or social businesses?

Currently, it does not. Artemisia does however actively seek to connect entrepreneurs and other program participants to investors, which has been critical to strengthen the field of social businesses in Brazil.

5. Where do Artemisia’s financial resources come from?

Artemisia is funded by international businessmen who are interested in fostering entrepreneurship and supporting the development of new business models that cater to the needs of a larger share of the world’s population, while providing their staff with development opportunities.

6. How can I get further involved with Artemisia?

There are several ways of getting involved in Artemisia’s initiatives. Access Initiatives – Find out the right program for you to see the different involvement options available.

7. How can I be part of Artemisia’s network?

Artemisia’s network is composed of people and institutions deeply committed to the social business cause in Brazil. Its members are either partners in the co-creation or conduction of initiatives towards the development of the social business field, or else people who have participated in Artemisia’s learning programs and show an impressive track record in building, managing, investing, or supporting social businesses. For more information, access Initiatives – find out the right program for you.

8. Does Artemisia offer training in states other than São Paulo?

All Artemisia’s training programs are held in São Paulo. In view of that, participants must have easy access to the city and, should they live elsewhere, be able of funding travel and lodging expenses. For more information, access Initiatives – Social Business Learning Center.

9. When will enrollment for new training programs be open?

For information on enrollment deadlines, click here

10. I work for the press and would like to run a piece on Artemisia’s work and the social business cause. What should I do?

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