BUSINESSES THAT 'PUT BACK' ARE BUCKING THE TREND

摘要

UK plc is still waiting for the promised green shoots of recovery as businesses continue to tumble and unemployment figures rise. But amidst the doom and gloom of the economic downturn, the social enterprise sector is remaining upbeat.rnThere's an unprecedented level of interest in social enterprise as an alternative, more sustainable business model for the future - and demand for the services typically provided by these kind of organisations is soaring. The old adage that out of adversity comes opportunity is definitely ringing true, with commentators describing social enterprise as one of the UK's most meaningful and exciting up-and-coming business sectors.