Social Enterprise

Social Enterprise Develoment

We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.
— Winston Churchill

Social Enterprise is about giving and receivng wealth. And wealth is more than just about money. As Roger Hamilton, Founder of XL Nation (previously XL Results Foundation) says,

“Wealth is what you are left with when you loose all your money.”

Or maybe, in the case of Bill and Melinda Gates, and Warren Buffet — when you choose to give (a fare chunk of) your money away…

At VIP, our vision is to play a significant part in creating ‘Community Prosperity and Regeneration’ in both first, second and third world countries. Our strategy is to inspire, educate and empower entrepreneurs, aspiring and marketing leaders in business, charity, government and community -- as individuals and in collaboration -- in attracting, creating and contributing their time, expertise and wealth within their community.

It is our belief that collaborative interaction between businesses and charitable causes creates attraction and flow for both. It also creates increased wealth, success, wealth, hope that our more impoverished communities will be lifted out of poverty and into prosperity within our lifetime and in keeping with the UN Millennium Development Goals.

We can make this world of ours a much better place through combining our efforts and exchanging our wisdom, innovation and wealth for mutual benefit and betterment. Through encouraging each other and our respective contacts — who (hopefully) will also rise to the challenge — we can get ourselves and others involved in really making a difference in the world! Many more need the help each of us has to give and wants to have. Many more need the opportunity to achieve a much brighter future.

It is important to create a flow of shared knowledge, wealth and prosperity throughout our communities and environment in which we operate. This can only be accomplished through us — as Entrepreneurs, Business, Charity and Government Leaders and Team Players — speaking up, stepping up, and taking action. Every one of us has a part to play, and we can all play a bigger part in transforming our businesses and charities into Social Enterprises, and our Governments into Socially Responsive entities, making a difference through attracting, creating, contributing to Charitable Ventures. No matter how small your project or how small your part... whether caring for the environment, creatures or beings... we are one... we are all responsible for each other!

This is about more than money. It’s about Alignment. Connection. Engagement. Collaboration. Businesses, charitable causes, governments and communities collaborating through a shared vision and values to achieve shared goals.

Through combining our respective expertise, we can assist the many local and global charities and causes — we align with personally or preferably those that align with our business and team — to increase the reach and impact they might otherwise have. To assist and encourage those organisations in making the best use, investing, recycling or repaying adhoc, ongoing, diminishing or scant resources and funding. Encouraging them to inspire, educate and empower those-in-need about Social Entrepreneurship and Social Responsibility, to create future leaders and team players who will knowingly choose to pay-it-forward. And to ensure these organisations are not only viable and sustainable but prosperous into the future for the sake of those they now serve.

Pay It Forward

Have you chanced to see the movie “Pay It Forward”? If not can we suggest you rent and watch it as soon as you get the chance. To give you a taste of what we're talking about, click here for the Film Clip from this extremely powerful yet simple idea, all thought up by a child called Blake Beatie...

Right now, is your time to step into your flame and into your flow — and “Pay It Forward!” Use your influence, plus that of those wonderful contacts and businesses you know, to help us change this world for the better.

VIPs Social Enterprise Program

Being a true Social Enterprise, means having the foundations in place to ensure your business is successful, wealthy and sustainable — first and foremost. Then from this position of strength, you will be better positioned to give of your ‘wealth’ to your chosen charity and keep on giving.

As business owners or individuals that these organisations may subsequently become dependent on — you owe it to yourself and those that these organisations serve, to ensure your business is also successful, wealthy and sustainable.

And if you’re thinking of which charity or cause to support — you might want to think of which one best aligns and shares your business’ vision and values. This also applies to any charity or cause you may already be supporting. Why? You have a much better chance of engaging and motivating your whole team in supporting that charity. Why? Because then it doesn’t all rest on your shoulders, or come out of your own or your business’ pocket?

Better still, if you ensure your business vision and values are aligned in the first place, then you have an even better chance of ensuring your whole team are engaged, motivated and inspired to assist you in achieving your business vision. Now that’s a true win-win.

What’s more, the benefits of being identified by your market — existing and prospective clients and suppliers — as being a Social Enterprise can quickly make up for any investment in this regard. Plus, you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing that your business is doing it’s part in making this world a little or a lot better. You’ll be ‘Paying Forward’… and giving others in your local or global community, or our environment, a chance for a better future.

If this is of interest to you and you would like to know more about VIP’s Social Enterprise Program and/or XL Social Enterprise Accreditation Program, Contact Us and/or register your interest via our Feedback form. We will make contact to explore how we can assist you in developing a Social Enterprise Program to suit your business, industry, core skills, budget and timeframe.

Creating High Performance Social Enterprises

VIPs fully Customised Social Enterprise Programs commence with an comprehensive Enterprise Assessment and Action Planning Workshops, included in VIPs Business and Social Enterpise program, and VIPs High Performance Social Enterprise Program.

We are also pleased to offer a new addition to our services with VIP Online Enterprise Reality Check, specifically designed for Entrepreneurs and Leaders of Small to Medium Enterprises (Businesses & Charity/NFPs) keen to identify High Impact Strategies and Solutions with minimal initial time and financial investment.

If this is you and your Enterprise, you may now choose to either Book online via our WebStore or Contact Us via our Feedback form to register your interest, so we can make contact to organise a Preliminary Interview.

Investors, Sponsors & Role Models

If you are interested in helping us promote Social Enterprise locally or globally, we are seeking investors to participate in a range of Social Enterprise 'Community Prosperity and Regeneration' projects. We are also seeking Sponsors, Promoters and Role Models for Fun-Raisers and Social Enterprise events we'd like to take Australia Wide and World Wide to promote your Enterprise and support a range of fantastic Charitable causes.

These events are a great way for you to raise your Enterprise Profile while promoting your offerings to any number of Entrepreneurs and Small to Medium Enterprise Owners.

Should any of these options resonate with you or your Enterprise, please Contact Us via our Feedback Form, as we would love to hear from you and explore a range of Social Enterprise Opportunities to suit your Enterprise, budget and timeframe.

XL Nation’s Social Enterprise Accreditation Program

Being a Social Entrepreneur and signing up for XL’s Accreditation Program is just the ‘Tip of the Iceberg’, as they say.

In 2005, Roger Hamilton, announced XLs Vision for 2020 as a World Wide Wealth Challenge aligned with the United Nations Global Development Millennium Goals — to raise $1 Billion for Charity via 25,000 Social Enterprises donating at least 10% of their profits by 2020.

XL officially launched its Social Enterprise Accreditation Program in April 2006 with an expected budget of US$2M for 2006. Todate, over 450 companies have joined the programme with donations of US$1.2+ Million and pledges of over US$72 Million. We are well on our well ahead of our targets!

You can now get involved with XLs Social Enterprise Accreditation Program (SEA Program), even if you are not an XL Nation Citizen or Founding Member (ie previously XL Life or Cirle Members). Help support our vision of World Wide Wealth. It is a simple yet incredibly powerful global initiative to recognise businesses that exist for a greater good. It is the first global program to recognise and track the phenomenal change that social enterprises are initiating throughout Asia Pacific.

For more info or to sign up for XL’s Social Enterprise Accreditation Program — go to http://www.worldwidewealth.org/.