June 4 2014 Does going green make small businesses see red?

Here’s my give tips as to how small business can go green (from start-up).

May 13 2014 SMEs: Victorian Premier’s Sustainability Awards 2014

Victoria’s sustainable business innovators have two weeks until entries close for the Premier’s Sustainability Awards 2014.

May 6 2014 Australian law firms ill-prepared for the future

A new Australia-wide study has revealed Australian law firms are ill prepared for the challenges of the future – more than a third admit their business models are not fit for the demands of the years to come.

April 30 2014 Shopping for shoes is a minefield

This week I’ve been rattled by two separate, but related, shopping experiences.

April 11 2014 The purple berry that could: entrepreneur behind acai

In Aussie health food circles, acai is as mainstream as bread or butter. More than 15,000 kilometres away, for families in the Amazon, acai berries are precisely how they make a crust.

February 25 2014 $10k business grant open to female entrepreneurs

A social and ethical investment organisation has launched a grant for women entrepreneurs valued at over $10,000.

February 19 2014 A Fairtrade rose for thought

As the roses given and received on Valentine’s Day now wilt, one small business owner is casting the spotlight on the sustainability of an industry.

February 14 2014 Melbourne business walking the talk

Nick Savaidis, owner and founder of Australian fashion and sportsgear label Etiko stands out as one of just two companies to achieve an A+ rating for the integrity of its supply chain.

February 12 2014 Australian Made CEO says Toyota closure a wake-up call

The announcement that Toyota will phase out manufacturing in Australia is a critical reminder that consumers must consider the consequences of their buying decisions.

February 4 2014 Free-range chicken edges closer to mainstream

Shifting consumer preferences for free-range chicken is making a real impact on what is being sold across Australia.

January 31 2014 Social conscience and niche products a winning combo

For Melbourne-based entrepreneur Jonathan Hill, attending a backyard barbeque proved to be the start of a lucrative business venture.

January 16 2014 Feeling the heat: Call for more green space

Small business may feel like bit players in the fight against climate change, but as Australia sets to sizzle this week, industry bodies are affirming we can all make an impact.

December 11 2013 Give the gift of sustainability this Christmas

Still stumped about what to get your loved ones this Christmas? An Aussie company has come up with the perfect present.

December 2 2013 Western Desert wins Ethical Enterprise Award 2013

Holistic community health enterprise, Western Desert, has been announced the winner of the inaugural Ethical Enterprise Award 2013.

November 29 2013 Sustainable lifestyle festival set to kick off

A festival being held in Melbourne this weekend will celebrate the virtues of ethical choices and sustainable living.