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A presentation by Natalie Fisher about engaging small to medium enterprises in sustainable business activities. Given on 12 May 2010 at the Sustainable Business Program Forum for Local Government Officers, Sydney.
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Engaging SMEs in sustainable
business programs
by Natalie Fisher
Wednesday, 12 May 2010
Wednesday, 12 May 2010
Social research amongst SMEs
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Wednesday, 12 May 2010
How are SMEs tracking?
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Detached, have other
concerns
Engaged and active
Engaged and demanding
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THE GOOD NEWS.....
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SMEs are keen to be involved
ENTHUSIASM
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SMEs like to see champions
CHAMPIONS
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Waste management is a priority
OPPORTUNITIES ARE CLEAR
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Wednesday, 12 May 2010
BARRIERS TO ENGAGEMENT........
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PERCEIVED COST
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WHOSE RESPONSIBILITY?
?
?
?
?
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COMMERCIAL RISK
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WORKLOAD
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How do you overcome barriers?
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Feature and reward champions
CHAMPIONS
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NETWORKING
Encourage and co-ordinate networkingWednesday, 12 May 2010
WASTE-SHARING
Co-ordinate exchange of waste materialsWednesday, 12 May 2010
Meryl’s Foods, Silverwater
“My initial reaction was ‘when’s the kit coming?’”
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ASK LITTLE
Do not overburden SMEs with time-
consuming activities
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FREE SERVICES
Offer free services such as energy assessmentsWednesday, 12 May 2010
SOLUTIONS
Provide practical solutions
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TERMINOLOGY
Avoid jargon
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SOCIAL MEDIA
Keep up with and use social mediaWednesday, 12 May 2010
Social media- facebook
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Social media- twitter
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Social media- YouTube
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Social media- Ning
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How do you measure success?
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QUANTITATIVE INDICATORS
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QUALITATIVE INDICATORS
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In summary
Sustainability is being embraced by SMEs
There are some barriers to engagement
Need to adapt to new ways of engaging with SMEs
Design, evaluate and refine programs
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Wednesday, 12 May 2010
[email protected] T 02 9327 5219
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