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
Episode 5 - Digital Door Locks - Keeping Your Business Safe Online
You lock your front door at night, but is your business data just as protected?
In this episode, I share why cybersecurity is a sustainability and business resilience issue every small business owner needs to take seriously. Through real-life stories I walk you through the six most common cyber threats and five essential “digital door locks” you can install, even if you don’t have an IT department.
🔐 What You’ll Learn
- Why 43% of cyberattacks target small businesses
- Six common digital threats, from phishing emails to insider risks
- Five cybersecurity basics you can implement without an IT team
- How to start building a cyber incident response plan
- The connection between cybersecurity and your business continuity plan
✅ This Week’s Quick Action Checklist
- Identify your 3 most sensitive digital tools
- Test a file backup (don’t just assume it’s working!)
- Enable multi-factor authentication on one key account
- Have a 10-minute team huddle about phishing emails
- Pick a Cybersecurity Champion on your team
🎧 Don’t Miss This If…
... you’ve ever thought, “We’re too small to be targeted.” Or if your customer data, orders, or supplier portals live online, which they probably do.
💌 Questions? Feedback? Ready to build your plan with a guide by your side?
Reach out at anca@3pimpactconsulting.com - I’d love to hear from you.
🎧 Listen now - and take the first step toward a more resilient business.
I am the founder of 3P Impact Consulting and I help small businesses build long-term resilience through sustainable practices. I adapt tools used by big corporations to fit the reality of purpose-driven small business owners - so they can grow with confidence, even in uncertain times.
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