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Small Business Sustainability

Despite the increased awareness of the climate crisis and the need for businesses of all sizes to adopt more sustainable practices, knowing where to start when it comes to making your business more sustainable and embarking on your journey to net zero can still feel like a bit of a minefield.

This collection of articles includes sustainability tips and advice for small businesses, to make it as easy as possible for you to do your bit to protect the planet. Plus information on our journey to net zero – because we are all in this together!

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Net Zero Explained: A Small Business Guide to Understanding the Basics

Sustainability is a bit of a buzzword in the business community at the moment and with the Scottish government setting targets to reach net zero by 2045, the emphasis on going green isn’t going anywhere. Keen to be at the forefront of the sustainable business community, one of our goals at Planner Bee VA Services …

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How to get Involved in Earth Day 2023 as a Small Business Owner

What does Earth Day 23 mean for you, as a small business owner? Earth Day is the largest environmental movement in the world – a time where we all come together to seriously consider how we can invest in our planet. This year Earth Day will take place on Saturday 22nd April 2023. Earth Day …

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Green Friday vs Black Friday: How to run an ethical promotion this November

In the UK, it is predicted that we will each spend an average of £189 over Black Friday weekend. With Black Friday being one of the biggest shopping days of the year, of course, many small businesses want a piece of the Black Friday pie. But with a focus on rock-bottom prices and impulse purchases, …

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Ethical Investing for Young Entrepreneurs – a Beginner’s Guide

Today’s article has been contributed by Rebecca Robertson of Evolution Financial Planning, an expert in all things finance and entrepreneurship. Rebecca has been providing bespoke financial advice of the highest quality for years and has helped countless women to get on top of their finances. Rebecca hardly needs an introduction as her credentials speak for …

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How your personal values can be reflected in your small business to attract and convert your ideal client.

How can your personal values be reflected in your small business? Did you know that 90% of customers mentioned authenticity as an important factor in deciding which brands they like and support? Depending on what your personal values and ethics are, you could be missing out on potential clients by neglecting a surprisingly important part …

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