The Sustainable Start-up is a multi-tiered programme for Founders, entrepreneurs and business owners who are committed to building a sustainable business.
Learn at your own pace, sign up for monthly drop-ins or commit to regular coaching sessions: there are levels to suit however you prefer to learn.
This course offers a full manual to start-up business planning with planet in mind including:
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- An introduction to sustainable business and why it matters
- Why do we need to be ‘sustainable’? Some facts and figures
- Why we need you: your small business can make a difference
- Sustainable Thinking: a mindset shift
- Sustainability basics
- Sustainability basics: carbon footprint
- Sustainability Basics: circular economy
- Sustainability Basics: plastic-free
- Sustainability Basics: consumer trends
- Making your business sustainable
- Company structure
- Where you work
- The technology you use
- Your travel
- Products and packaging
- Reducing waste
- Keeping the (energy efficient) lights on
- Basic cashflow and projections
- Sourcing finance: loans
- Sourcing finance: grants
- Sourcing finance: investment
- Beyond Sustainability: regeneration and giving back
- Building a community
- Establishing your wider purpose
- Working with Nature (seasons and cycles)
- What next: keeping committed
- An introduction to sustainable business and why it matters
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