Today's large companiesunderstand the value and need for corporate social responsibility(CSR): “green” programs, charitable donations, volunteerism andmore. Considering the size, influence and resources found at suchcompanies, it may not be difficult for them to establish, monitorand publicize high-profile corporate social responsibilityefforts.

But what about the 29.6 million small businesses out there,which include many of the nation's agents and brokers, that make up99.9 percent of all U.S. businesses? They are more likely tohave lower profiles and fewer resources than large corporations.Are CSR efforts worthwhile for them?

Whether brokers or agents have a workforce of five or 50 — oreven if they are solo entrepreneurs — there is value in supportinga cause, giving back to a community and doing good.

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