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Responsible change and sustainable transformation

 Director at CE Change Ltd. explains what is meant by responsible change and sustainable transformation, plus the importance of considering responsible change within the current climate.

Cara also discusses how business owners can implement change responsibly, and shares the most common challenges business owners face when considering responsible change.

We’ve partnered with Aviva and Smart Energy GB to help 10,000 businesses implement sustainable best practices that deliver a positive impact on the planet, society, and the economy.

The programme has been designed to support small and medium businesses and business owners by increasing their understanding of environmental and social issues in the UK, showcasing relatable role models, building sustainable ventures, plus encouraging change through tailored resources, action plans and recommendations. 

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Plan It With Purpose: Responsible change and sustainable transformation

Advice on sustainable and responsible transformation in your business.

Advice on sustainable and responsible business transformation.

Started working with The Royal Bank of Scotland plc in 1977 and resigned 20 years later when Senior Manager Operations Control UK in 1997. Was Young Banker of the Year in 1993 and a Fellow of CIOBS.
Started own accountancy practice in 1998 and won IFA Accountancy Practice of the year in 2009.Ambassador for IFA in Scotland and Fellow of IFA and IPA Australia.
Have held numerous non -executive director positions including Scottish Chamber of Commerce.
Former president of West Lothian Chamber of Commerce and Chartered Institute of Bankers in Edinburgh.
Former moderator for Financial Services at the Scottish Qualifications Authority
Former Chief Examiner for Management &amp; Business Accounting at The Chartered Institute of Bankers in Scotland

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Lunch and Learn: Six steps to success

As Enterprise Nation&apos;s Head of community it&apos;s my job to make sure that you’re getting the most from your membership. If you’re a small business owner I&apos;ll make sure that we’re matching you to the support you need to start and grow your business. For advisers, that means making you aware of every available opportunity to promote your expertise to the rest of the community and connecting you with entrepreneurs that are looking for support.

Working closely with our Platform team, I&apos;ll help ensure that you can easily navigate our website and that your user experience is seamless.&nbsp;

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Marketing for small businesses

Whether your small business has existed for years, or just recently started up, finding the most effective marketing strategies is critical. Join this group to connect with like-minded small business owners and advisers to share and discuss marketing strategies and resources.

We help SMEs 10x their sales through creating their own recipe for success through better brand and product design, customer understanding and the right commercial approach

VIP 1-1 Mentoring

Do you want 1-1 support to help your food and drink business get off the ground or to finally see your brand on the retailer&apos;s shelf as you have always dreamed?

1-1 mentoring could be for you - we offer strategy workshops coupled with ongoing mentoring to ensure you achieve your goals 

3, 6 or 12 month packages are available whether you are:
-  just starting out and need to get the product launched
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Hello, This is Liza, co-founder of 4D Sustainability, a boutique sustainability consultancy built around an open-source toolkit the 4D Canvas enabling companies of any size setting on the sustainability journey. My mission is to democratise sustainability and make the transition accessible to SMEs and start-ups. The proven toolkit we use helped a number of companies understanding their impact and act on the items that are the most material to them (most urgent to address with the highest impact creation potential).
The 4D Sustainability Canvas was featured in B Corp guides and the ACCA Sustainability Playbook, it is also used as part of CSR and Business Ethics class in a university.
Leaving 10 years of corporate life behind as tech consultant and project manager, I set up my own venture following my diplomas in Business Sustainability Management at the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership andin Social Innovation Management at Amani Institute. I am a frequent blog contributor in sustainability topics at the Scottish Women&apos;s Business Centre and other European innovation labs, and I am also a mentor of impact start-ups. I&apos;m passionate about business model innovation and regenerative economy.
If you are ready to exlore the sustainability journey of your company, get in touch and book a free discovery call to see if my services can help you.
What I offer:
- 360 sustainability diagnostics, impact assessment
- SDG integration into strategy
- Sustainability roadmap and ESG strategy
- Boost team engagement and participation for a common goal
- Build a business case for sustainability
- Crash course on sustainability

Co-Founder, Consultant

Liza Degtyareva

Hello, This is Liza, co-founder of 4D Sustainability, a boutique sustainability consultancy built around an open-source toolkit the 4D Canvas enabling companies of any size setting on the sustainability journey. My mission is to democratise sustainability and make the transition accessible to SMEs and start-ups. The proven toolkit we use helped a number of companies understanding their impact and act on the items that are the most material to them (most urgent to address with the highest impa