The Green Ledger - Tips for a Sustainable Small Business
What if your business could not only survive the ups and downs of the market but actually thrive during uncertain times? What if, instead of constantly putting out fires, you had systems in place that let you step away—maybe even take a real vacation—knowing that everything was running smoothly in your absence?
The Green Ledger - Tips for a Sustainable Small Business is the show where making money meets making a difference. This podcast is your guide to building a profitable, planet-friendly, and people-friendly business. In each episode we explore strategies and insights used by big companies and adapt them for the small business landscape.
Whether you're serving up meals, brewing drinks, crafting goods, or making an impact in your own unique way, The Green Ledger equips you with practical tips, proven tools, and forward-thinking methods to build resilience, create long-term value, and give you a competitive edge. Join our community of forward-thinking small business owners, and let’s turn sustainability into your secret weapon for success—one entry in The Green Ledger at a time.
The Green Ledger - Tips for a Sustainable Small Business
Latest Episodes
Episode 15 - Do I Really Need a 40-Page Template?
A Plain-Language Guide to Building a Simplified Business Continuity Plan for a Small ManufacturerEver downloaded a business continuity plan template… opened it… and immediately closed it again? You’re not alone.In this episode, ...
Episode 14 - My Co-Manufacturer is Shutting Down for Two Weeks. What Do I Do Right Now?
A last-minute production shutdown can feel like a nightmare, especially right before a peak sales period.In this episode, we walk through exactly what to do when a critical partner (like a co-manufacturer or key supplier) suddenly becom...
Episode 13 - EPR & SB 54 - A Simple Guide to the Packaging Law for Small Businesses
You’re minding your business… and suddenly a retailer, supplier, or article starts talking about EPR.What is it?Does it apply to you?And should you be worried?In this episode, I break down Extended Producer Resp...
Episode 12 - Season 2 Intro
🎙️ Episode 12: Season 2 Kickoff - A New Format, Your Questions, Real AnswersWelcome back to The Green Ledger – Tips for a Sustainable Small Business.Season 2 starts here, and it’s going to look a little different.<...
Episode 11 - Wrapping Up the Season - Plus Your Resilience Roadmap
You’ve made it to the end of the season, and if you’re like most small business owners, that’s no small thing.In this final episode, I share what really went into creating this podcast season, and how each episode builds toward a bigger ...