Thursday, September 16, 2010

Small-Business Guide - Giving Back Even When Your Company Is Struggling - NYTimes.com

Small-Business Guide - Giving Back Even When Your Company Is Struggling - NYTimes.com: "By the end of 2008, some 60 percent of small-business owners like Mr. Gumas reported that the economic downturn had affected their charitable giving, according to a study whose sponsors included The Chronicle of Philanthropy, a newspaper that covers nonprofit organizations. Tough times have compelled small-business owners like Mr. Gumas to rethink long-held business practices. But many are finding creative ways to continue their support for good causes — a practice that can have positive side effects. Here are some suggestions based on the experiences of small-business owners."

1 comment:

Elena Patrice said...

Small businesses definetely have to get more creative and broaden the scope of what it means to "give back." Never under estimate the ways you can give back and help both other small business, budding entrepreneurs, and charitable organizations - think outside the box. It's amazing how you can touch lives and give so much even when you think how you're giving is so small.