A Simple Guide to Accounting for Good
Most social entrepreneurs started their business to change the world, not to spend all day staring at a spreadsheet. But here is a secret: your financial reports are actually one of the best ways to tell your impact story.
In our recent "Accounting for Good" session, experts Adam Mostogl (SECTAS & The van Diemen Project) and David Morrison (Do Good Jobs NZ & COUNT) spoke with Lindsay Burlton from SECNA about how to turn numbers into evidence for the change you’re creating. You don’t need a degree in accounting. You just need a few smart habits.
Here is how to get started, from the basics to more advanced moves.
2026 events for social entrepreneurs
Conference, summits, expos and more for social enterprises to present to, learn from and network at.
Social Enterprises that have space to hire
If you’re looking for a space to hire for an event, meeting or for a co-working day, here are a bunch of social enterprises that have space available.
Top tips for applying for People and Planet First
What to prepare, consider and do to make it easier to apply for your People and Planet First verification as a social enterprise.
Team Building Experiences that are good for the planet
If you’re looking for a unique team building experience or off-site to boost staff well-being, creativity and problem-solving, then look no further.
How to establish a social enterprise
If you are starting a social enterprise from scratch, here are the steps that most people follow.
Social Enterprises Driving the Circular Economy
The circular economy is gaining momentum as businesses and consumers increasingly recognise the importance of sustainability. At the forefront of this movement are social enterprises, innovative organisations that blend commercial strategies with a commitment to social and environmental impact.
Social enterprise vs B Corp
What is the difference between a social enterprise and a BCorp? Explained here in easy terms by Kylie Flament.
The Chronicles of an Unconventional Cafe
I meet Ravi on a drizzly afternoon. He warmly welcomes me inside Parliament On King which, when free from the gentle bustle of King Street’s patrons – feels just like a cosy living room. Turns out, this is exactly what the space was originally, now covered floor-to-ceiling in books and dotted with sweet trinkets. He sits in front of a cream, slightly rusting Vespa – one of the many relics that has always caught my attention walking past the café. Of course, there’s a story behind it – something I quickly come to realise is true for many of the bits and pieces within the modest space.
