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Winning in ethical business Serial entrepreneur Kresse Wesling has set up four ethical businesses, won awards for her efforts and is now one of more than 30 Government-backed Social Enterprise Ambassadors. And she’s still only 31. Trina Wallace caught up with her to see what advice she’s got for budding ethical entrepreneurs. How to figure out the right career for you Comment from Heather Wilkinson, coach and founder of Figuring Out and Striding Out. Ethical employer profile: Triodos Bank Triodos is Europe’s leading ethical bank and employs 70 people in a range of roles. Trina Wallace talks to three people working for the bank’s UK head office in Bristol to find out what it’s like to work there. Comment: Working as a social entrepreneur Social enterprise is about being adventurous, creating wealth but benefiting society in a positive and measurable way, says Uday Thakkar. The managing director of Red Ochre talks about the challenges of working in the social enterprise sector. Clothes with a clean conscience Ethical fashion has infiltrated the mainstream, says Barney Jeffries. He talks to two designers and entrepreneurs exhibiting at this year’s Clothes Show Live to find out more about ethical careers in the fashion industry. Setting up a social enterprise Careers coach and former firewoman Ann Mold talks Trina Wallace through the challenges of setting up a social enterprise. Top tips on starting an ethical business Have a great ethical business idea but don’t know what to do next? Our ethical business columnist Heather Wilkinson can help. |