"Social Entrepreneurship:  A Practical Introduction" is the go-to handbook for people seeking to combat societal issues like poverty, racism, climate change, hunger and more using entrepreneurial techniques. Around the world, a growing number of people believe that social problems are an opportunity for social transformation. Some take this belief and turn it into a business that combats problems plaguing their communities. These people are called social entrepreneurs. Some run nationally recognized companies like Seventh Generation in the United States that sells environmentally friendly personal care and household products. Others run small businesses like Blended Kitchen in Sheffield, England that offers job training and employment opportunities to marginalized people. "Social Entrepreneurship:  A Practical Introduction" aims to inspire, educate, and equip change makers to use social entrepreneurship as a tool for advancing positive social change in their communities. It provides readers the tools needed to align their socially conscious goals to commercial revenue generating activity. Dr. Weaver has also created a downloadable workbook that offers support with checklists, social impact measurement, and other areas. In addition, she has created an instructor manual containing test questions and experiential exercises. This book is ideal for introductory courses in social entrepreneurship and community development. It will also be valuable for those involved in social enterprises on the ground. "Dr. Weaver's "Ready, Set, Launch: Social Enterprise Bootcamp" has provided the knowledge, tools, and structure I needed and was searching for to create a step-by-step pathway toward to creating the life I have dreamed of that will provide financial abundance and well-being for myself and many, many others. Her strategies and approach are based on solid research, and her heartfelt commitment to the success of her students truly feels like I have a supportive partner cheering me on who is dedicated to seeing me reach my entrepreneurial goals. Dr. Weaver is not only kind and inspirational, but also has the experience, expertise and skills I've been searching for in a mentor. Thank you for creating this course, Dr. Weaver, and for your clear vision and generous heart. I can see the successful fruition of my very long desired social entrepreneurial dreams clearly in my future now." - Kimberly Spanjol, Ph.D, LBA, LMHC "Dr. Weaver's "Ready, Set, Launch: Social Enterprise Bootcamp" was simply amazing! It was an incredible balance of challenge and support. I felt inspired to finally pursue a passion that I previously had no clear pathway of developing into a business. The bootcamp further illustrated how we can use our passions in service of those in need. Bravo!" - Pamela Lewis, PhD "I learned so much from the "Ready, Set, Launch: Social Enterprise Bootcamp" and am still learning. Dr. Weaver is engaging, so encouraging, bright and kind. I look forward to continuing to learn from her." - Cheryl Hurst, Founder of Mind, Muscle, Heart, LLC. "Imagine if we filled every poor community in the world with social enterprises that sought to identify and alleviate their most pressing needs...it would be a game changer, a world changer"  - Dr. Rasheda L. Weaver, PhD The Purpose of this Book - By Dr. Rasheda L. Weaver This book aims to answer a burning question that I have had for years... If I teach good people how to make money, will they in return do tremendous good with it? Will they create deep and lasting impact in their own lives and the lives of others? Will they inspire a new way of thinking about business, money, and positive social change? I am striving to teach good people how to make money so I can see whether and how much good they do with it. This book is just the beginning of a series of training programs, conferences, and global networking opportunities that seek to bolster the social entrepreneurship community worldwide. Join me on this journey... to connect commercial business strategies to the heart and soul of social entrepreneurs to guide them in developing sustainable social ventures. Social Entrepreneurship: A Practical Introduction equips aspiring entrepreneurs with the tools needed to design and launch businesses to create positive social change in their communities. This accessible textbook aims to educate and motivate people interested in social entrepreneurship, showing that such businesses are a valuable part of the community development toolbox. Each chapter focuses on a key aspect of social entrepreneurship, from value creation and business planning to impact measurement and scaling up. Different social business models are presented, with analysis of their strengths and weaknesses. Cases and examples are included throughout the book and showcase real-life social enterprises in North America, South America, Europe, Australia, Africa, and the Caribbean. Discussion questions