Business Link Network Company
Business Link is managed by the DTI and offers practical help and advice, objective information and support and easy access to a wide variety of business related courses. Their services are available online and through a network of local operators.
Business Network International (BNI)
BNI is a business and professional networking organization that offers members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and most importantly, referrals.
Business Referral Exchange (BRE)
Referrals and Recommendations tend to be the most effective and the least expensive form of developing new business – yet many companies do not have a strategy in place to maximise their potential. BRE helps you to develop a referral strategy.
David Korten's Website
Author of The Great Turning, David Korten reflects on our journey to an Earth Community. Includes new economy perspectives on current news and commentary.
Ecademy
A forum for connecting business people in an exchange of trusted networks.
Ecostreet
Green Community, Blog and Directory: Raising Green Consciousness since 2002
Environmental Transport Association
The ETA campaigns for a sound and sustainable transport system. It is an environmental alternative to the other motoring organisations and offers a wide range of services including breakdown and travel insurance.
Envirowise
Envirowise offers UK businesses free, independent, confidential advice and support on practical ways to increase profits, minimise waste and reduce environmental impact.
Ethical Junction
The website includes a directory of businesses and suppliers and an ezine.
Fair Shares
Fair Shares is a Charitable Trust set up in January 1998 to explore the practical applications of using time as a currency to rebuild communities in the UK. Learning from the achievements of ‘Time Dollar’ schemes, which now operate in over 200 communities
Handbook of Sustainability Literacy. Skills for a Changing World.
Described as “…a deep reflection on the skills people need to survive and thrive in the challenging conditions of the 21st century,” here is a collection of articles by literary critics, permaculturalists, ecologists, artists, journalists, engineers
Homeworking
This site is for anyone wanting to work at home and anyone already working at home. You will find lots to get you started, help you find work at home and avoid scams.
Open Space World
Open Space Technology is a simple way to run productive meetings, for five to 2000+ people, and a powerful way to lead any kind of organization, in everyday practice and extraordinary change.
Pledging For Change
Networking site for ethical businesses and consumers. “Inspiring change by unity.”
Scientists for Global Responsibility
Uk-based membership organisation that promotes ethical science, design and technology. Does not accept funding from the military or large corporations involved in controversial science, design or technology. Membership open to physical scientists, life sc
SEED
SEED stands for Sustainable Enterprise and Empowerment Dynamics, the Feminine Way to Do Business. SEED will become an internationally recognized resource for women who want to make a professional change in their lives. SEED will provide the support and to
Startups
Comprehensive resource site for those starting a new business.
Stephen Covey
Community and information site from the author of “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People”.
Striding Out
We work with young entrepreneurs in commerical, ethical and social markets to inspire, coach and support you to accelerate your business success. Aged over 30, then check out Branching Out or in the fashion industry, then check out In2Fashion
TCA – The Telework, Telecottage and Telecentre Association
The Telework Association also known as the TCA is Europe’s largest organisation dedicated to the promotion of teleworking. The TCA believes that teleworking can benefit people by increasing their quality of life and improving access to work. The TCA provi
The British Franchise Association
The BFA website has many resources to help you to locate a franchise that suits your needs together with other useful support services.
Willing Workers on Organic Farms
The International WWOOF Association is dedicated to helping those who would like to volunteer on organic farms internationally.
Wiser Earth
A free online community space connecting the people, nonprofits and businesses working toward a just and sustainable world .
Work-Life Balance
The Government introduced the Work-Life Balance campaign in 2000. The campaign was to help employers to recognise the benefits of adopting policies and procedures to enable employees to adopt flexible working patterns. This would help staff to become bett
Working Families
By working with parents and carers and organisations alike, Working Families helps children, working parents and carers and their employers find a better balance between responsibilities at home and work. By operating in the real world of pragmatic advice
About this website
This site seeks to explore the heart and soul of downshifting
to a more sustainable, ethical and holistic way of living and working, in
keeping with the needs of the planet, humanity as a whole and ourselves as
individuals. (read more)
