💡 How do you run a sustainable business?
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💡 How do you run a sustainable business?
DERRICK JENSEN (This article first appeared in the March 2003 issue of the Ecologist, www.theecologist.org)
Naomi Klein • Let My People Go Surfing: The Education of a Reluctant Businessman--Including 10 More Years of Business Unusual
Good profits come from creating value for customers. Bad profits come at the expense of happy customers and long-term sustainable growth. Bad profits come from customers who are locked in, who feel trapped or abused. Bad profits come from nuisance fees, like airlines charging extra for checked baggage, car rental companies charging $10 per day for
... See moreThomas Vander Wal • The Connected Company
I still think Every will be significant over time, but our path is going to be a very different one from The Athletic. We are willing to trade speed for freedom. When we raise money again, it’s going to be on the basis of having figured out something explosive. Until then we can be honest with ourselves that A) we’re not there yet, and B) we will a... See more
every.to • What Kind of Company Do You Want to Build?
I think sustainability is more than just non-depletion of resources. For me, sustainability is about creating profitable businesses that not only have positive outcomes for their employees, investors, and nearby communities, but also are able to reach out and help others become more self-sustaining.