Are There Any Businesses/industries That Should Be Non-profit?

[Banjamen]

aie said: 4 Let's think about the term "Not For Profit" for a moment. We're still talking about business here. There will be employees, overhead, expenses - this company will produce something(whether it will be human services or widgets, it is still providing something someone will pay for) - and the end result is that the company operates up to and not over the profit level, but doesn't run in the red. Now that's a difficult thing to do . . . What will be the motivation for the employees? How do you hire and keep people who are capable of running such a business? Huge salaries - mega vacation packages? My guess is you will have to find people who are dedicated to a cause . . . not a paycheck.So you ask Are there any businesses/industries that should be non-profit?" There is one company that I know of(I'm sure there are many more) that works to advance the inclusion and integration of people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities. The mission statement:(The entity) exists as a non-profit membership association to provide services in the community for persons with intellectual and other developmental disabilities. Our mission is to offer individuals and their families an opportunity to achieve self determined goals. All services strive to promote choices intended to meet each person's therapeutic, residential, and employment needs and interests. This Agency is committed to providing lifelong opportunities that enhance the individuality, inclusion, independence, and personal growth of individuals receiving services. I would be glad to post a link to their site if you wish. What do you think? 55 months ago

[Marsden]

I do not believe that health care should be treated as a commodity and that it should not be for profit.