Poverty is becoming a bigger issue by the minute. Billions of people around the world live in poverty, and the problem can seem overwhelming. But if everyone concentrated on a small patch of the world, eventually the individual efforts would add up.
And that means that your home business, no matter how small, can join the fight against poverty. Over at Responsible Marketing, there is a list of 25 things your business can do to fight poverty. There some things that even a home business can do. Here are some of my favorites from the list:
* Cook and distribute meals. You can work with a soup kitchen or homeless shelter. I know that my son’s school has programs during the summer and holidays where you can help provide a meal for children who mainly only get good nuitrition while at school.
* Give to a charity. And encourage any employees you might have to donate as well.
* Have a donation program. You can donate some of your goods and services to charities. Additionally, it is possible to offer discounts to your clients who buy goods and services on behalf of others.
* Engage in microfinance. Not only does this help those in poverty, it can also help you create another revenue stream for your business.
* If you’ve been accumulating reward points, donate them. Many credit cards will allow you to donate your points to charity.
Can you think of ways for your home business to help fight poverty?
Great tips! I don't have much free time for volunteering. So I have to make a conscious effort to donate to charities each year.