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The Hardest Decisions Made and What a New Chapter with You Looks Like.

The Hardest Decisions Made and What a New Chapter with You Looks Like.

May brought some of the hardest decisions in B1G1's 19-year history. In this latest Founder's Note, Masami writes about the month that tested everything, and what it revealed about the chapter ahead.

The Hardest Decisions Made and What a New Chapter with You Looks Like.

The Hardest Decisions Made and What a New Chapter with You Looks Like.

AI, Energy, and the Responsibility of Business

AI, Energy, and the Responsibility of Business

One Billion Reasons to Begin the Year.

One Billion Reasons to Begin the Year.

A Year of Connection, Courage, and Collective Impact — Thank You for 2025

A Year of Connection, Courage, and Collective Impact — Thank You for 2025

HIGH STREET DENTAL PRACTICE: ‘UBUNTU’ MEANS KINDNESS
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HIGH STREET DENTAL PRACTICE: ‘UBUNTU’ MEANS KINDNESS

Our business interview with High Street Dental Practice is part of a series of inspiring and giving stories from purpose-driven businesses around the world.

Masami Sato
Masami Sato • Nov 24, 2016
KARBON: HURRAY FOR THIS SURVEY
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KARBON: HURRAY FOR THIS SURVEY

Our business interview with Wayne Schmidt from Karbon is part of a series of inspiring and giving stories from purpose-driven businesses around the world.

Masami Sato
Masami Sato • Nov 17, 2016
THIS SANCTUARY GIVES A MUCH-NEEDED VOICE TO FARM ANIMALS
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THIS SANCTUARY GIVES A MUCH-NEEDED VOICE TO FARM ANIMALS

Animal rescues provide a safe shelter for dogs and cats. However, at Edgar’s Mission, there is a home for a group of animals that are often missed out at shelters - farm animals.

Tracy Oppenheimer
Tracy Oppenheimer • Nov 15, 2016
BETTER HARDWARE: MEET THE HARDWARE COMPANY WHERE BUILDING YOUR DREAMS HELPS THOSE IN NEED BUILD THEIRS TOO
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BETTER HARDWARE: MEET THE HARDWARE COMPANY WHERE BUILDING YOUR DREAMS HELPS THOSE IN NEED BUILD THEIRS TOO

Like most entrepreneurs, Better hardware's Tim Wilson is a busy guy. But B1G1 has made it so easy for Tim to weave giving into every aspect of his businesses.

Tracy Oppenheimer
Tracy Oppenheimer • Nov 9, 2016
AMANDA FISHER: WE CAN ALL BE QUIET HEROES
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AMANDA FISHER: WE CAN ALL BE QUIET HEROES

Our business interview with Amanda Fisher from The Numbers Matter is part of a series of inspiring and giving stories from purpose-driven businesses around the world.

Masami Sato
Masami Sato • Nov 3, 2016
WHY BUY ONE GIVE ONE COMPANIES REALLY DO HELP
Buy One Give One Model

WHY BUY ONE GIVE ONE COMPANIES REALLY DO HELP

There have been multiple criticisms against the 'Buy One Give One' business model. But the question is, whose lives are we improving? Read the insight.

Arcadia Love
Arcadia Love • Nov 2, 2016
RJS ACCOUNTING: THE BRIGHTEST STARS ARE THOSE THAT…
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RJS ACCOUNTING: THE BRIGHTEST STARS ARE THOSE THAT…

WHO: Kylie Anderson from RJS Accounting Services WHERE: Tewantin, Australia WHAT: We are a public accounting business based on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. We

Masami Sato
Masami Sato • Oct 27, 2016
THE WAY THIS BUSINESS GIVES BACK IS MUSIC TO OUR EARS
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THE WAY THIS BUSINESS GIVES BACK IS MUSIC TO OUR EARS

Welcome to Music founders Phil and Susie Splitter are driven by a mission to give back, and they believe they do this through their business by making music accessible to children. But that’s just a part of it.

Tracy Oppenheimer
Tracy Oppenheimer • Oct 19, 2016
A PROJECT WITH EXTRAORDINARY VISION: JOHN FAWCETT FOUNDATION RESTORES SIGHT & HOPE TO BALINESE PEOPLE
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A PROJECT WITH EXTRAORDINARY VISION: JOHN FAWCETT FOUNDATION RESTORES SIGHT & HOPE TO BALINESE PEOPLE

One, single US dollar for a pair of eyeglasses. That’s all it costs to help a Balinese man or women see again. And once their vision becomes clear, these people can be more productive at work and for their families. That’s the idea behind John Fawcett Foundation’s mobile eye care clinic.

Masami Sato
Masami Sato • Oct 13, 2016
WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF SUCCESS IN BUSINESS?
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WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF SUCCESS IN BUSINESS?

We live in a profit-driven economy. When a business becomes solely focused on the maximization of profits, there are mainly two things it can do – Increase revenue, or reduce expenses.

Masami Sato
Masami Sato • Oct 12, 2016
8 QUESTIONS TO ASK IN BUILDING A GREAT COMPANY CULTURE
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8 QUESTIONS TO ASK IN BUILDING A GREAT COMPANY CULTURE

Based on the myriad of books on the subject (113,510 at last count) understanding, articulating, developing and growing your company culture is not as straightforward as deciphering a spreadsheet. Yet all of us readily acknowledge that..

Arcadia Love
Arcadia Love • Oct 5, 2016
LEWIS BALLARD: HOW FAR WOULD YOU GO TO GIVE?
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LEWIS BALLARD: HOW FAR WOULD YOU GO TO GIVE?

Our business interview with Janet Ballard from Lewis Ballard Limited is part of a series of inspiring and giving stories from purpose-driven businesses around the world.

Masami Sato
Masami Sato • Sep 29, 2016
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