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Roland Hanekroot is a small business coach in Sydney who works with small business owners who want to make a big shift in their business and turn i... Read more
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I’m in this business for:
65% - The long haul
2% - The shortest time possible
31% - As long as I enjoy it
Live smart | Social responsibility
Social
responsibility, community thinking and sustainable
business models are being embraced by businesses across Australia and around the world. Each choice you make
has an impact.
In this section, there are plenty of ideas and tips on creating a sustainable
business. Zern Liew provides a practical
list of ways to make your business more environmentally friendly and challenges you to look at how green your business is.
Why being a green business is not enough
17 Jul 10Chris EcclestonAs businesses clamour for the green dollar, they might be missing the basics of what consumers are really looking for in a green business. Read more
Comments: 0Fuel saving tips for soloists
26 Aug 08Lucinda LionsIf you use your car in the course of running your business, to drive to clients perhaps, then the cost of petrol could be hurting your bottom line. Here are some simple, effective fuel saving tips to keep you on the road and not in the red! Read more
Comments: 7Economic sustainability: When everyone profits
27 Jan 08Trish WestonWe are acutely aware of cash flow, ROI, profit and assets in our solo ventures. But when we look at how our business impacts upon the economy sustainability of our communities, we discover that we're not the only ones who can benefit from our business. Read more
Comments: 1People skills: Creating a sustainable business
16 Dec 07Trish WestonHaving good people skills and treating people we work with well is an important aspect of creating a sustainable business. This area, however, doesn’t get a lot of attention despite its presence behind many of our concerns about work and fairness. Read more
Comments: 7The benefits of community involvement
25 Nov 07Karen MorrisAs soloists we are able to give back to our communities through our ability to be flexible with our time. Community involvement keeps our society functioning as it should, through connecting with people rather than just focusing on making profits. Read more
Comments: 9Seven ways to create a sustainable business
07 Oct 07Trish WestonThe evidence is everywhere. If we don’t treat clients with respect, we lose them. If we take non-renewable resources from the planet, they run out. It’s time to look past our financial bottom-line to see how to create a truly sustainable business. Read more
Comments: 11Do you have a green business?
20 Sep 07Zern LiewThe idea of having a green business is very topical at the moment and every change we make to the way we consume resources and reduce waste helps. Here are the green things I do as part of my business practice. What can you do in your business? Read more
Comments: 13Social responsibility: Can you make a difference?
12 Sep 05Allison O'NeillSocial responsibility (SR) is not just for the big end of the town. It's about behaving ethically as a person and as a business. Read more
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