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 7 - People First - Attracting and Keeping the Right Talent
What happens when your best people walk out the door? For many small businesses, it’s not just a staffing issue, it’s an operational crisis. Are you one of them?
In this episode, I share Maria’s story, a bakery owner whose staffing changes triggered far more than a few job postings. Recipe failures, broken supplier relationships, and overwhelmed teams quickly followed. If you’ve ever felt like your business is only as strong as the people behind it - you’re right.
Tune in for a practical guide to building a people-first culture that strengthens your business resilience, improves customer loyalty, and helps you sleep better at night.
🧠 What You’ll Learn
- Why small businesses may actually have the edge in attracting great talent
- The real cost of turnover (hint: it’s more than money)
- The 5 R’s Framework: Right-size, Reach, Retain, Relate, Results
- Early warning signs of talent trouble
- A 30-60-90 day plan to attract, engage, and retain the right people
👀 Red Flags to Watch For
- Sudden disengagement or attitude shifts
- Increased sick days or tardiness
- A spike in quality issues
🛠️ Your 30-60-90 Day Talent Strategy
30 Days: Check-ins + job description audit
60 Days: Create growth plans + referral systems + process documentation
90 Days: Evaluate hiring strategy and team culture
💌 Questions? Feedback?
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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