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Doherty, Foster, Mason et al have produced a great primer for the person intent on mastering the management of social enterprise.

Published in 2009 the book Management for Social Enterprise contains a wide ranging and detailed analysis of many aspects of successful social enterprise management.

It combines not only operational advice, but also gives pointers across some of the ethical issues, corprorate tensions and community reactions that an emergent social enterprise can deliver.

There is also a strong section on financial management of social enterprises, which although created by academics scores well in terms of readability for the lay person. We recommend it.

You can find other books on social business on our SmithMartin ethical business book page…read more here.

I wonder which book it was for you that made sure you were a reader for life?

Schools have always been places where, at the very least there were shelves of books and special places just for reading. Or maybe, like me, the best place for reading was perched in a tree, far away from anyone, with time and space just to read.

If schools are lucky they will already have a designated library or reading space. And now that the curriculum is a little freer there is time to re-find space and commitment to libraries in schools.

Primary schools are the first places for children to get into books and explore a world beyond their home and classrooms. The new Primary School Library Charter is a fantastic resource for developing that library. It is packed with good ideas, practical solutions and resources for making sure that the library will succeed.

The SmithMartin Partnership is committed to the future of reading and exploration, education and IT to enhance creativity and a better start in life. At the Dolphin Bookbox website you can find some of the projects and resources we have about libraries. For the very small groups we can offer a package for a Book Corner.

Visit the School Library Association website for a copy of the Primary School Library charter.