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“Integrate purpose into your for-profit business model through a long term commitment to a cause that is aligned with your core values and those of your community.”

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Simon Mainwaring

Simon Mainwaring is a renowned blogger born in 1967. He is highly respected in the blogosphere for his unique perspective and in-depth analysis, primarily focusing on marketing, brand building, and digital media. more

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“More and more companies are reaching out to their suppliers and contractors to work jointly on issues of sustainability, environmental responsibility, ethics, and compliance.”

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“Often motivated by a desire to maintain the existing status quo, sloth almost cost the U.S. its auto industry, as it refused for decades to build fuel-efficient cars to compete with Japanese, Korean and European imports.”

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“Some critics have challenged what the return on investment is for engagement in social media. Others have complained that the metrics don't exist to demonstrate value.”

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