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Sustainability

This section covers sustainable business practices for UK SMEs. Sustainability offers small businesses a number of benefits, such as: improving a company’s reputation, helping to attract and retain employees with ethical business practices, saving money by employing eco-friendly technologies and cutting down on energy waste, attracting attention from investors, customers and the press.

Business management

How to be a sustainopreneur in five steps

Here, James Brueton, CEO of EnviroBuild explains five simple steps to becoming a successful sustainopreneur.

Advice

An SME guide to renewable electricity

According to research three quarters of British small businesses want to be more committed to renewable energy.

Office & home working

Five ways to make your business more sustainable

Here, we look at five ways that you can make your business more energy efficient and sustainable.

Office & home working

Five sustainability solutions for an eco-friendly office

Here, Flooring Republic advises us on how to encourage your team to build an eco-friendly, green office.

News

Should businesses be using clean energy? The UK public say ‘yes’

More than 40 per cent of people believe businesses should source their energy from renewable sources.

Business management

Sustainable energy solutions for long-term business success

Here, Richard Morgan, industry development director of British Gas Business, tells us how sustainable energy can save your business.

Business management

Sustainable solutions for SMEs

Sustainability and CSR are not just luxuries for large companies but are accessible to small businesses too, argues Liam Kavanagh.

Business management

Why a sustainable business has to commit to strong values

Solid, dependable innovation, trust and honour, are the core facets of a sustainable business, argues Simon Anderson.

Business management

The sustainable solutions you should consider for your small business

Here, we look at some of the compelling reasons for small and medium-size enterprises to become more environmentally aware.

News

Advance London: Helping SMEs to capitalise on circular economy

London Waste and Recycling Board launches Advance London - a new circular economy business support programme for SMEs.

Advice

How your small business can go green

From recycling to ways of saving electricity, Hannah Pennell explores the measures you can take to make your business greener.

Business Ideas & Planning

More than just a buzzword: The business benefits of a sustainable company

Steven Macatonia reveals why sustainability is at the heart of his company and why you should consider a sustainable mindset when you set up yours.

Business Technology

Future-proof your business communications set-up

Landlines as we know them will be scrapped in 2027 – along with a raft of upcoming business changes. Here's how to ensure your communications set-up is fit for whatever the future brings

Business Loans

A guide to getting a small business loan

Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.

Business Technology

Friendly guide – top tips for small businesses switching to VoIP

With the landline shutdown coming fast, there’s never been a better time to switch to VoIP. Don’t let your small business be left behind!

Export & Import

Avoid delays with exports and imports

Many factors can affect products’ journeys from A to B. Here are some tips for best practice for successful shipping in the modern world