Exploring "Social Business Misconception: Insights into Muhammad Yunus’s Social Business Theory"


Social business has emerged as a groundbreaking concept for addressing pressing societal challenges through self-sustaining business models. Pioneered by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus, the idea of social business goes beyond traditional charity or profit-maximizing enterprises. It is designed to generate income while solving social problems, with profits reinvested back into the company to further its social mission. Yunus famously stated, "A charity dollar has only one life; a social business dollar can be invested over and over again."

Forhad Hossain, a seasoned interdisciplinary researcher and entrepreneur, offers a fresh perspective on this transformative concept in his newly published book, Social Business Misconception: Insights into Muhammad Yunus’s Social Business Theory. Drawing on over a decade of experience, Forhad delves into the core principles of social business while dispelling common misunderstandings surrounding the model.

Many people still grapple with questions like, "Is social business the same as charity?" or "Can I make a profit from it?" This book provides clear, accessible answers, offering a comprehensive understanding of social business as neither charity nor pure business but a hybrid that maximizes both social impact and sustainability.

Through real-world examples and thoughtful analysis, Social Business Misconception is perfect for aspiring social entrepreneurs, students, academics, and anyone curious about social innovation. The book also offers insights into navigating the practical aspects of launching and managing a social business, helping readers overcome doubts and misconceptions about the legal and financial structures needed.

About the Author: Forhad Hossain is a renowned interdisciplinary researcher, entrepreneur, and social business advocate. With a Ph.D. in Information Science from Kyushu University, Japan, his work focuses on integrating healthcare, ICT, and entrepreneurship, particularly in developing countries. As President of the Uddog o Uddokta Japan Association, Forhad provides training and consultancy services on entrepreneurship development. He is widely published on topics such as micro healthcare entrepreneurship and social business models, with his work receiving accolades for innovation and academic excellence.

Explore Social Business Misconception now available on Amazon, and deepen your understanding of how social business can change the world—one reinvested dollar at a time.


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