Ethical Business

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The National Employment Savings Trust (NEST), Britain’s new pension scheme for employees at companies that don’t offer a private plan, has appointed F&C and HSBC to run the ethical and Islamic portfolios respectively.

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Sir Richard Branson has launched a global competition offering ethical and innovative business owners and future entrepreneurs the chance to win a ‘money-can’t-buy’ connection trip to South Africa with his non-profit organisation, Virgin Unite.

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SEO company based in Sheffield and London. Organic search engine optimisation specialists for Google. IM3.co.uk is an affordable agency helping companies gain top rankings in an ethical and sustainable format.

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Current UK and European policies on biofuels encourage unethical practices, says a report by the Nuffield Council on Bioethics today following an 18-month inquiry. Policies such as the European Renewable Energy Directive are particularly weak when it comes to protecting the en...

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Recycling is a growing sector of waste management and promises to get even bigger as companies become more aware of the need to establish positive environmental credentials. However, it’s a highly volatile market and commodities prices can affect demand for recycled goods, whi...

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The British Franchise Association (bfa) has announced the first tranche of successful candidates to achieve the status of Qualified Franchise Professional (QFP). The brand new qualification, which was launched at the beginning of 2010, provides formal recognition of an individ...

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The Third Industrial Revolution   Acclaimed author, political adviser and ‘social and ethical prophet’ Jeremy Rifkin visits the RSA to explore how internet technology and renewable energy are merging to create a powerful ‘Third Industrial Revolution.’ He a...

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Events & Marketing | Interactive sustainable innovations that inspire behaviour change by making things fun to do. Our ethical creations use fun to involve audiences in activities/games that allow indivduals to 'Experience Energy' (kinetic, heat, solar, wind, hydro, plant) wh...

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Freelancers starting on their own can suffer from a lack of credibility – clients are naturally wary of new businesses. It’s important to develop this credibility, and therefore trust, as quickly as possible, to ensure a growing client roster and a profitable business. These f...

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Butcher’s shops are an institution, providing fine cuts of meat and an expert service. While supermarket deli counters have eaten into the market in recent years, butcher’s shops are still popular among loyal customers that value the traditional experience. Passion and knowled...

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Staring out in the publishing industry in a specialist area; to set up a magazine with particular focus on moral argument and the significance of values, to awaken the moral conscience. Below is our description. The Moral Voice was created to challenge the legal, socio-ec...

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Expertise: investment Jeremy Middleton owns Middleton Enterprises Ltd, which is a private investment company that has made a substantial contribution to the North East’s economy by investing in and providing business advice to entrepreneurial businesses. During the last ...

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The case for reducing the carbon footprint of your business is a strong one. Increasingly, consumers are swayed by the ethical and environmental credentials of organisations. Showing you’ve made the effort to cut your carbon emissions will set you apart from your competitors ...

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Research conducted by customer communications experts Pitney Bowes has revealed that consumers are becoming increasingly jaded as a result of excessive contact from businesses, especially via email.

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Starting a coffee shop requires a passion for great coffee – this trickles down to all aspects of the business and helps create a rich and exciting atmosphere for customers to enjoy. While there is plenty of competition from larger brands, and from other independent shops, the...

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Sustainability is often seen as an ethical issue; sustainability consultants treat it as a business concern. They help firms understand the issue, as well as show them how to cost-effectively make their business more sustainable. Sustainability is a very hot topic at the momen...

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If you’re new to business you may hear a lot of words and phrases that are unfamiliar to you. Our glossary will explain some of the meanings of the most commonly used business phrases – so talking to your accountant should be a bit easier in the future.

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A fundraising summit will be held on May 14 in London in order to raise money and awareness for Richard Branson’s ‘Screw Business As Usual’ campaign.

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Jeremy Jaffé, co-founder and director of What on Earth, talks to inspiresme.co.uk about how he set up the company, which produces, supplies and distributes a wide range of organic food to businesses.

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