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We are interested in how morality can be sustained in entrepreneurial practice. We examine the interesting case of the Hutterites, a communal society who practice community entrepreneurshipentrepreneuring by the community and for the community. Arguing that culture provides values and that morals are cultural artefacts -we show how ethics determine the entrepreneurial practices of this remarkably successful entrepreneurial society. Our analysis explains how in this close-knit society, cultural morals and ethics of practice are perfectly aligned, embodied in practice and determine how entrepreneurship is practiced. The result is an economically viable society that preserves its ancient way of life and combines piety and profit. We demonstrate how cultural values shape entrepreneurial practice and how enterprising in this community is a change mechanism, yet also maintains social stability.

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Background: Diabetes is rising globally and is the most common cause of both end-stage renal disease and blindness. People on haemodialysis have to attend several dialysis appointments per week which can affect their attendance at diabetic eye screening. In addition, previous literature suggests patients on haemodialysis are more likely to have sight threatening diabetic eye disease. This study aims to determine attendance at the Diabetic Eye Screening Programme in Northern Ireland, diabetic retinopathy severity and use of handheld retinal imaging in people with diabetes attending haemodialysis units in Northern Ireland. Methods: All patients with diabetes attending haemodialysis clinics regionally were screened and graded by the Diabetic Eye Screening Programme in Northern Ireland using a handheld and/or conventional non-mydriatic fundus camera. Results: All eligible 149 people were offered a Diabetic Eye Screening Programme in Northern Ireland appointment, 132 attended, 33.8% of whom have not been seen in >3 years and 15% had never attended Diabetic Eye Screening Programme in Northern Ireland despite multiple previous appointments. Altogether, 12.9% required urgent referral to hospital eye services which is significantly higher than the national average of 0.4%. Conclusions: Those on haemodialysis are at high risk for sight threatening diabetic retinopathy, implementing Diabetic Eye Screening Programme in Northern Ireland in haemodialysis clinics enables timely diagnosis and referral.

Abstract:Two primary reasons affect the performance of social entrepreneurs: the lack of resources and knowledge. Consequently, business incubators offer tangible and intangible resources to support early stages entrepreneurs. Researchers and practitioners have identified advantages and disadvantages of design for social innovation. Nevertheless, there is no conclusive evidence of how these practices can be adopted at an operational level, or in the early stages of social entrepreneurship. The study context is within a Chilean social organisation called Socialab, which supports social entrepreneurship in early-stage development. This research explores the challenges of nascent social entrepreneurs and the potential application of design in this type of enterprise. The data was collected through exploratory research which includes interviews and immersive observations of social entrepreneurs and mentors within Socialab. Initial findings are given as a result of the analysis of the data collected and the review of the existing literature.

This paper examines the value of social capital in low-trust transitional economy environments. Findings from the Belarus and the Ukraine show that entrepreneurs find their local networks useful. Joining the right networks with the right people for the rights reasons is perceived to be a source for venture support.