How do you start your sustainability journey as a small business? We can see with our own eyes almost daily that the climate is changing, and the ecosystems around us are struggling. You are likely to feel a sense of unease about the future and a need to do something. The challenge is enormous, and […]
Category Archives: Climate & Environment
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Businesses based in Surrey now have access to an innovative scheme designed to help them “go greener,” improving sustainability and cutting carbon emissions. Designed for small- to medium-sized businesses in Surrey, the scheme offers free advice and guidance. But there’s also money on the table – with loans available to help businesses decarbonise, reduce energy [...]
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Here at Switchfoot we have a simple way of assessing our suppliers. It’s called “end, engage, endorse” – utilising responses from a simple questionnaire to categorise suppliers and decide how to treat them. How "End, Engage, Endorse" Works Category Profile Action End Does not fit our values or ethicsWe feel we have little influence over [...]
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Business tips: Making it easier to get paid Making sure you get paid on time is crucial to your success. The process of making sales and generating revenue lies at the heart of any business model. But you can’t manage your cashflow effectively or raise any profits if customers don’t actually pay their invoices. The […]
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Business tips: Writing a mission statement You’ve had your initial business idea and written a plan. But do you know WHY you’re creating this business, or HOW you’ll deliver your end product/service? What will the company’s underlying purpose be and how will your core values drive the business? To get these crucial elements ironed out, […]
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What’s a Confirmation statement? A quick guide If you run a business that’s registered at Companies House, you’ll need to submit an annual confirmation statement. This document asks you to confirm the ownership, directors and shareholdings of the company, and it’s an opportunity to update your details with Companies House, and to spot any errors […]
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How to achieve environmental sustainability in your small business. We all have a crucial role to play in the fight to protect our planet. There’s no denying we’re already witnessing the impact of climate change. Images of corporations burning fossil fuels, destroying rainforests and dumping sewage into rivers have, tragically, become an increasingly common and […]
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Will your next car be a bike? Before you spend thousands of pounds on a new car, stop and think: Do you need one? If you’re mostly working from home and only using your car for local journeys, you could actually spend your money on a good quality bike, and ditch the car altogether. We […]
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What does the climate crisis have to do with business ethics? Many of us in professional services have taken modules in ethics as part of our training and CPD, but many business owners haven’t ever had any training in this area. I am not saying that individuals in professional services are any more ethical than […]
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How do you decide who you work with? I have been thinking a lot about who Switchfoot works with and who Switchfoot chooses not to work with. I wanted to document the reasons for the choices we make and to make the process more scientific. I believe who we work with, employ and spend our […]