five ACCESSORIES is a social enterprise connecting people with a passion to help change their world through products that truly make a difference. We are committed to offering handmade, fairly traded accessories made from repurposed material. Through our partnership with Smateria as their exclusive U.S. distributor, we have helped Smateria's artisan group grow form 15 to over 150 artisans. Visit us online at www.fiveaccessories.com to learn more.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Shoestring Venture Features Social Entrepreneur
It was our privilege to be featured in an interview conducted by Steve Monas, co-author of the blg Shoestring Venture, in an ongoing series about social entrepreneurs.
This interview with Christine, our founder, shares the nuts and bolts of our socially conscious company. Not to mention the heart of the person behind it. We hope you learn a bit more about our social enterprise five ACCESSORIES as you read it.
Shoestring Venture is a more or less a consultng blog for those starting businesses. It is ran by Steve Monas, who has successfully launched a string of Web and entertainment business ventures. He currently lives in San Diego, where he enjoys an active lifestyle, and Richard Hooker, MBA, who heads up a Los Angeles marketing and advertising consulting agency that specializes in start-ups, turnarounds, and independent film. Together they have co-authored the book, Shoestring Venture: The Startup Bible.
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