Social Enterprise has been defined as “Market based ventures to address social needs”. There is growing interest from government and the corporate sector in the role of Social Enterprise as a legitimate approach to corporate social responsibility, government economic development and aspirational community capacity building. Importantly Social Enterprises TRADE to fulfil their mission, earned income streams include competitively tendered contracts and services. Social Enterprise Services Australia is led by Peter Tregilgas whose experience includes a diverse career of Regional Development, Arts and Festival Management and a strong commitment to empowering social change through Social Enterprise. Peter has extensive skills in strategic business planning and the development of social enterprise in the "Not for Loss" sector including co-authoring definitive publications; Social Enterprise in Australia and Cooperatives in Australia. Publications are downloadable free on the website.