Starting up a small business tends to be a relatively personal pursuit. It is something that you do in order to improve your own quality of life. It frees you from working for someone else and building their dreams instead of your own. You can wave goodbye to answering to other people and their demands. You can also earn a whole lot more money, keeping an increased percentage of what you actually earn. But every now and then, you might want to think about how your business can benefit people other than yourself and your dependents. Believe it or not, you can use your business to carry out all sorts of good in the world if you set your mind to it and think outside of the box a little. Here are just a few ways that you can use your business to make money for charity!
Choose a Charity
First things first, you need to choose a charity. People need to know where their donations are going to be heading! You can choose something that is close to your heart or relevant to your business. Alternatively, you could ask employees for recommendations and hold a poll to find a winner. Try to remain consistent with your charity. This will help to build a relationship between them and your business.
Build a Wall of Donations
Why not start out by offering Engraved Bricks to individuals who are willing to pay to be a permanent part of your business’ structure? These bricks can be incorporated into the walls of your business and can have the donor’s name engraved into them for a price, which can then be donated to your business’ charity of choice.
Take on a Challenge
Encourage people to sponsor you and your team to complete some sort of challenge. Common challenges include marathons, cycling from one place to another, or perhaps wearing funny outfits to work. Not only will this help to make money for charity, but it will create a stronger bond between your employees, serving as a great team building exercise and experience at the same time!
Host an Event
Consider charging entry to business events. You can put on food, music, and entertainment for clients or customers. This will be extremely fun for everyone involved and there’s no better a time of year to do this than December when people are already in festive spirits. Profits made can then be donated to the charity you have chosen.
These are just a few ideas that should help to get the ball rolling. Whatever you do, remember that you are doing a great amount of good in the world and every ounce of effort is worth it!
