Social research amongst small to medium enterprises

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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

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Social research amongst SMEs

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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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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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natalie@nsfconsulting.com.auwww.nsfconsulting.com.au T 02 9327 5219

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