=== Finish Line ===
We're done with the definition of a [[SolSeedBusiness]] once we have 100% yes from at least 3 [[Contributing Member]]s and 80% yes from at least 6 [[Members by Declaration]]. [[FriendsOfSolSeed]] are of course welcome to contribute as well!
=== Participants ===
* [[Brandon CS Sanders]], <b>NotYet</b> ... ([[Contributing Member]],[[Member by Declaration]])
* [[Ben Sibelman]], <b>NotYet</b> ... ([[Contributing Member]],[[Member by Declaration]])
* [[Shelley Schoepflin Sanders]], <b>NotYet</b> ... ([[Contributing Member]],[[Member by Declaration]])
* Your Name, <b>NotYet</b>
=== Definition of a SolSeedBusiness ===
A SolSeedBusiness is a business that ...
*is aligned with SolSeed [[Values]]
*reinvests a significant portion of profits in SolSeed projects
=== Discussion ===
What are the dimensions we need to consider?
* Alignment with [[Values]]? Not aligned ... to ... fully aligned
** I think should be fully aligned --[[User:Shelley Schoepflin Sanders|Shelley Schoepflin Sanders]] 20:19, 7 December 2010 (UTC)
* Ownership? 100% by the [[ChurchOrNonProfit]] ... fully owned by a member ... no part owned by [[ChurchOrNonProfit]] nor by any members
**I think could be owned by anyone as long as the revenue comes back to SolSeed projects --[[User:Shelley Schoepflin Sanders|Shelley Schoepflin Sanders]] 20:19, 7 December 2010 (UTC)
* Control? 100% by the [[ChurchOrNonProfit]] ... 100% by an independent body
**Again as long as revenue comes back to SolSeed projects and values are aligned, this part does not matter, and ideally would be great to let the business control be independent of the [[ChurchOrNonProfit]]. The only "control" would be a frequent assessment of values alignment. The nitty gritty would be left to businesspeople.--[[User:Shelley Schoepflin Sanders|Shelley Schoepflin Sanders]] 20:19, 7 December 2010 (UTC)
** How about a badge to say "We are a SolSeed Business" that is earned through a yearly application process.
* Pledged revenue? 100% of net to the [[ChurchOrNonProfit]] ... 0% of net to the [[ChurchOrNonProfit]]
**I think the business should pledge a certain percentage of net profit to the [[ChurchOrNonProfit]] -- say 50% or greater -- in order to be considered a SolSeed business. I do not think the business would have to pledge 100% of net as that might decrease motivation of business owner to excel. --[[User:Shelley Schoepflin Sanders|Shelley Schoepflin Sanders]] 20:19, 7 December 2010 (UTC)
* Any disciplinary action if a business "bearing our name" were to do something not aligned w/ values? How would we extract our "name"?
* Can a SolSeed business expect assistance from the [[ChurchOrNonProfit]] in terms of investment? What if the business "falls on hard times" -- would SolSeed bail it out?
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