Synopsis
"Your Ethical Business" is a unique new 'how to' handbook covering everything you need to know about starting and succeeding in an ethical enterprise. This practical guide covers everything from clarifying what your ethical principles are, to launching your ethical product or service and from deciding on your ethical business model and raising 'clean' finance, to responsible marketing and ethically sound business practices. The book builds on the important and growing interest in everything ethical, from renewable energy and recycling, to fair trade coffee and organic food. "Your Ethical Business" offers vital information and inspiration to everyday entrepreneurs who really want to make a difference. Why do you want to set up an ethical business, and what does 'ethical' mean to you? The key features include: ethical business models, including not-for-profits, co-operatives, Community Interest Companies, social enterprises, charities, for-profits with a conscience, and more...; practical step by step guide to getting started, getting funded, getting help, growing and succeeding; making the world a better place through ethical small business; Inspiring real-life case studies of individuals and groups who have successfully set up ethical enterprises; and, 192 pages on recycled paper, with 16 page full colour Where Next?
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From the Inside Flap
"Your Ethical Business is a great resource to help guide
entrepreneurs through the many competing demands of running an ethical
business. Keeping to your mission as an ethical business can often be a
struggle, as bottom line considerations challenge your resolve, but this
book will help you find the balance."
John Bird, founder, The Big Issue
"For every budding entrepreneur who wants to do good and do well, this book
sets out the template on which to build success."
Craig Sams, founder, Green & Black's