Sustainable Business

"Ten Year Plan is replete with crucial lessons learned along the path of a heartfelt dream realized -- with value for entrepreneurs across all organizations. Tender Greens helped pioneer the better-for-you fast casual restaurant sector, and while their road to success was inevitably bumpy, these founders prevailed, thanks to their collective vision, humanity, humility to learn and generosity to teach." Danny Meyer, CEO Union Square Hospitality Group, Author, Setting the Table: The Transforming Power of Hospitality in Business Ten Year Plan follows the journey of three young chef ...

Introducing "Gold Mining 101" – the ultimate guide for anyone seeking to enter the fascinating world of artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM)! Whether you're an entrepreneur looking for a new venture, an outdoor enthusiast seeking a unique challenge, or simply a gold enthusiast wanting to learn the ins and outs of this exciting industry, this comprehensive eBook is a must-read! This action-packed guide contains 38 informative chapters, packed with essential knowledge, tips, and advice to jumpstart your very own ASGM venture. "Gold Mining 101" offers a step-by-step roadmap, covering...

We are exhausted. There's so much to do, and way too much to buy. Whether it's through late night TV ads, social media, or other sources of influence, we seem to be addicted to buying and then storing things. Sometimes we consume with no regret and other times we realize that we're doing more harm than good to our wallets and our homes. It's a constant cycle - one that many are longing to break. Who wants their hard-earned money to go toward something that soon ends up in a landfill?

We are living in a time when behavioral change is necessary for our health and survival. Yet we find it exceedingly difficult to transform our own habits, let alone those of other people. Enter Naohiro Matsumura, whose powerful new design method is as astonishingly simple in its logic as it is sophisticated in its psychology. It allows any of us to address challenges in our homes, our public spaces, and our social interactions.

Life can and does get in the way of our greatest dreams and plans sometimes. You’ve built your business and I am sure you’d fight tooth and nail to make sure it survives anything. Poor health, pandemics, life’s curve balls – but how? How do you prepare for the unknown? I’ve been there, twice! My business survived me having four months off after neurosurgery – with no loss of income. I survived the pandemic – with no loss of income and now I want to share with you how you can ensure your business is safe, sustainable and profitable - even if you’re not there to oversee ...

"Greed is good". Remember the phrase immortalised by Michael Douglas who played Gordon Gekko in the 1987 movie Wall Street? Well, the world has more than lived up to these words by pursuing the principle that excessive greed is even better. In an analysis of the principles driving modern business, Wayne Visser and Clem Sunter demonstrate that the predatory behaviour of the lion is symbolic of the way most companies are run today. But the world cannot go on like this. They argue strongly for an alternative and more positive vision involving sustainable business in both a social and an ...

In Sustainable Leadership: Lessons of Vision, Courage, and Grit from the CEOs Who Dared to Build a Better World, accomplished leadership expert Clarke Murphy shares a can't-miss toolkit for delivering remarkable sustainability results. You'll learn what it takes to become a sustainable leader and how you can turn your sustainability promises into tangible action on the ground.

No experience in farming? No problem! The Profitable Hobby Farm gives you all the tools you need to launch a thriving hobby-farm business. Based on the author's expert guidance and the motivating experiences of other small farmers, it shows you how to blend strategy, marketing, and money management in order to prosper. The Profitable Hobby Farm provides sound, friendly start-up advice on a variety of topics essential to making an initial foray into a local-foods venture. A supplemental PDF is included with this audiobook.

Introducing "Event Planner Entrepreneur" – your one-stop solution to launch a successful cultural festival planning business! Have you ever dreamt of orchestrating some of the most mesmerizing cultural festivals, bringing different communities together, and showcasing the rich traditions of various cultures? Look no further! This comprehensive guide will walk you through the essentials of planning unforgettable and inclusive cultural events. Dive into the colorful world of cultural festivals and celebrations as you master the art of market research, identify your target audience, and find...

Growing on just one and a half acres, owners Jean-Martin and Maude-Helène feed more than 200 families through their thriving CSA and seasonal market stands and supply their signature mesclun salad mix to dozens of local establishments. The secret of their success is the low-tech, high-yield production methods they've developed by focusing on growing better rather than growing bigger, making their operation more lucrative and viable in the process.

If you’re tired of building a business that looks good but feels exhausting, The Slow Hustle is your permission slip to do things differently. This is not another high-performance productivity manual. It’s a business book for the sensitive, the intentional, the boundary-aware, and the quietly ambitious. For the people who want to grow something meaningful — but don’t want to burn out doing it. Author Eliot Sage offers a steady, soul-deep reimagining of what it means to succeed — without selling your values, overextending your body, or pretending to be louder than you are. Inside, ...

“Awaken the Entrepreneur within You”. This book is all about awakening your inner self and making you think about how you can start your entrepreneurship journey and become a successful entrepreneur. Real-life examples in this book will help to get connected with the situations and challenges in day-to-day life. This book will change how you perceive entrepreneurship and help you in developing an entrepreneur mind-set. You will perhaps start seeing endless possibilities and options before you. You will learn how to: Optimistic approach toward business Finding new ways to make money ...

Whether you're in the trenches struggling to make consistent sales or dreaming of turning your art into a full-time living, this groundbreaking guide provides the inspiration and the practical steps you need to become your own art boss. There's never been a better time to turn your creative ideas into a successful business. The internet is pushing aside art world “gatekeepers” who used to decide what was "worthy”—now anyone with a laptop and a dream can make a thriving living from their creativity.

What happens to our trash? Why are our oceans filling with plastic? Do we really waste 40 percent of our food and 65 percent of our energy? Waste is truly our biggest problem, and solving our inherent trashiness can fix our economy, our energy costs, our traffic jams, and help slow climate change—all while making us healthier, happier and more prosperous. This story-driven and in-depth exploration of the pervasive yet hard-to-see wastefulness that permeates our daily lives illuminates the ways in which we've been duped into accepting absolutely insane levels of waste as normal.

Management Is NOT Manipulation: Beyond the Illusion—Authentic Leadership for Sustainable Success Introduction to a New Era of Leadership - A Bold Challenge to the Status Quo This book dismantles the myth that manipulation is a necessary tool in management. From falsifying data to office politics and unsustainable business practices, manipulative tactics erode trust, destroy organizational culture, and lead to short-lived success. Core Themes 1. The True Purpose of Management Management is not about control but about empowering people, driving innovation, and achieving collective goals. ...

“Social Enterprise is a powerful agent for fostering societal change. When social entrepreneurs and social impact enthusiasts come together and are supported, there is an opportunity for real, lasting sustainable peace and transformation”. The SDGs represents some of the smartest interventions the world has ever had. And actually, the SDGs with their broader vision of 169 targets with an all comprising mandates are supposed to be interlinked with every other goal and relate meaningfully to the current social economic structures in terms of practical poverty, hunger, unemployment and ...

In "How To Turn Your Passion To A Sustainable & Profitable Business," you are invited to embark on a transformational journey that bridges the gap between deep-seated passion and entrepreneurial success. This book is not just a guide; it's a blueprint for turning your fervor into financial freedom. Through its pages, discover how to harness your unique talents, create a business model that thrives, and maintain a balance between passion and profit. Why You Should Buy This Book: Uncover Your Entrepreneurial Spirit: Dive deep into the art of identifying your true passion and learn how to ...

Since founding Fixup, a pop-up repair shop, Sandra Goldmark has become a leader in the movement to demand better "stuff". She doesn't just want to help us clear clutter - she aims to move us away from throwaway culture, to teach us to reuse and repurpose more thoughtfully, and to urge companies to produce better stuff. Although her goal is ambitious, the solution to getting there is surprisingly simple and involves all of us: have good stuff, not too much, mostly reclaimed, care for it, and pass it on.

Introducing "Soap Making as a Business," the comprehensive, step-by-step guide to launching and scaling your very own artisanal, vegan soap empire! We're excited to reveal the ultimate roadmap to transform your passion for crafting delightful, eco-friendly soaps into a thriving, sustainable business. Embrace your entrepreneurial spirit as you dive into the world of handmade vegan soaps, starting with Chapter 1: Discovering Your Niche. From there, you'll explore the myriad benefits of vegan soaps before delving into ingredient sourcing and mastering essential soap-making techniques. But it ...

Today's headlines are full of employee unrest over racial injustice, communities infuriated by corporate environmental impacts, staff anxiety over surveillance, and discoveries of child labor in supply chains. Simply maximizing shareholder value while not breaking the law is no longer an option, but we've never been so confused about what it means to do the right thing. NYU ethics professor Alison Taylor argues that amid stakeholder demands and transparency pressures, we can no longer treat ethics as a legal and reputational defense mechanism.