Social investment made easy Social business experts Catalyst have developed a new website to promote investment in companies with social, ethical and environmental aims. We spoke to Julia Meek about socialinvestments.com.
Outsourcing true love Barney Jeffries explains how to find the outsourcing partner of your dreams (and offers some relationship counselling along the way.
The bottom line is… …not just about money. Barney Jeffries provides a primer to triple bottom line accounting.
Marketing with a conscience Kim Stoddart, serial ethical entrepreneur and founder of ethical media relations, branding and communications company Blue Rocket looks at how companies can market themselves more responsibly.
From flowers to footballs In 2007, bananas took over from coffee as the bestselling Fairtrade product. But the range of Fairtrade goods is growing all the time, as these ten great ethical businesses show.
Who’s the fairest of them all? Big business is embracing Fairtrade – but what does this mean for small-scale importers? Barney Jeffries investigates
Rethinking design Play Rethink is a new board game that creative minds to brainstorm, share ideas and redesign everyday objects. Barney Jeffries spoke to the entrepreneur behing the idea.
Interview: Christmas Bonus Christmas is a crucial time for retailers, and ethical businesses are set to enjoy their most successful festive season ever. Barney Jeffries talks to Nigel Berman of Nigel’s Eco Store about Christmas gifts that don’t cost the earth.
No more Mr Nice Guy? Staff conflict can cause an ethical headache for even the best-intentioned bosses. Best not to let it happen in the first place, says Kim Stoddart.
Comment: Being 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.
Case study: Cut from a different cloth From fashion studies to the Clothes Show, via the mountains of Morocco, Amana have come a long way in a short time. Barney Jeffries traces the journey with managing partner Erin Tabrar
Social enterprise minister backs Anita Roddicks of the future Bright young ethical entrepreneurs hoping to become the next Jamie Olivers and Anita Roddicks are to receive a boost on 15th November as Social Enterprise Minister Phil Hope backs a unique showcase of young ethical businesses.
Case study: Going underground When furniture designer Auro Foxcroft found cheap studio space for himself, he thought it was too good a deal not to share. Barney Jeffries finds out how Village Underground got off the ground.
