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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.

Advice

An SME guide to renewable electricity

According to research 72 per cent of SMEs 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.

News

Businesses failing to reduce carbon footprint

Companies in the UK can increase their value by reducing their carbon footprints and tackling emissions, says one body.

Partner content

Attracting and keeping top talent through Total Reward

Employment benefits specialist, Drewberry, explain why you should base your benefits around a Total Reward Strategy

Partner content

5 things every small business owner needs to know before starting

HSBC - Advertising feature

Partner content

What is professional indemnity insurance?

Professional indemnity insurance provides cover if somebody sues your business and they allege that your advice caused financial loss or damaged their brand. It’s not just for accountants and lawyers but for anyone offering a personal service, even web designers

Partner content

Benefits of switching to the right business bank account

We've teamed up with the Current Account Switch Service to explain the benefits of switching your business bank account.