Business just got social. In the latest issue of Agenda we take a closer look at the hottest new business trend spreading through Asia: social enterprise. Don't know what that is? Then start off by reading Social Enterprise 101 to get a better understanding of the topic. Once you've done that, dig into our interviews with Wu Qing, the people's representative for Haidian District and founder of the Beijing Cultural Development Center for Rural Women, to learn about her ongoing fight to empower people. Also be sure to read our interviews with Meixin Lee, the executive director of Gift of Hope, and the women of the YouChange Foundation, who are mobilizing social enterprise on a large scale.
Download the latest issue at agendabeijing.com.
Technology is becoming an ever more important part of the way we do business, and it shows. Casey Wilson, founder of Wokai, shares with us her favorite productivity apps (and some fun ones, too!), and Emily Young, former food writer for the Beijinger, shows us how to build a following on Weibo. Another interesting read is an interview with Zoey Liu from the Social Venture Group, on how technology facilitates their work. If you want something even higher-tech, check out the new Green Room at the Westin Financial Street, which general manager Charlie Dang told us all about.
Finally, you'll want to learn about the Jump! Foundation's plans to make a better world for our youth from senior project manager Safia Tapal. If you're inspired, check out our lists of the best cafes for brainstorming and best bar food to start those meetings, or, for something a little less ambitious, make a difference by shopping in Beijing's most sustainable shops!
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