
Working ethically
Creating a sustainable business...without breaking the bank
- 168 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
The Business on a Shoestring series helps small business owners grow their business imaginatively, effectively and without spending a fortune. Aimed at entrepreneurs with plenty of vision and commitment but not a lot of cash, each book is packed with ideas that really work, real-life examples, step-by-step advice and sources of further information.
There has never been more interest in working ethically, and many small business owners are leading the way in finding positive solutions that benefit them, their community and the environment.
This book helps you to do the same, by offering invaluable advice on: Creating an ethical strategy for your business; Finding suppliers who share your aims; Playing your part in an ethical supply chain; Banking ethically; Buying positively; Treating your staff fairly; Respecting and protecting the environment; Contributing to your local community.
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Table of contents
- TITLEPAGE
- COPYRIGHT
- CONTENTS
- ABOUT THE AUTHORS
- INTRODUCTION
- 1. CREATING AN ETHICAL STRATEGY FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- 2. FIND SUPPLIERS WHO SHARE YOUR AIMS
- 3. PLAY YOUR PART IN AN ETHICAL SUPPLY CHAIN
- 4. CONTRIBUTING TO YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
- 5. CREATING AN ETHICAL WORKPLACE
- 6. TREATING YOUR STAFF FAIRLY
- 7. TACKLING AN ETHICAL BUSINESS CONUNDRUM
- 8. ‘GREENING’ YOUR BUSINESS: HOW FAR ARE YOU WILLING TO GO?
- 9. ETHICAL BANKING AND FINANCE
- VIEWPOINTS
- INDEX