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Something we all use, in business or just in our personal lives. MONEY. And what a powerful statement it can make, with what we choose to do with whatever amount we have.

How we generally use money can be broken into five main areas - income, spending, banking, super and giving. Let’s dive into how we can make an impact with money.

Note, this is an edit specifically talking to fellow photographers, but can be applied to any small business.

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I’ve been really slack and have had my 2021-22 impact report sitting as a draft on my website for 6 months. It’s now December 2022, and I’ve finally finished it just in time for Christmas.

Rather than buying things that might be terrible for the planet, I’ve compiled a list of some of my favourite B Corps, offering products that are actually making the world a better place.

Electrifying our future is the key to tackling the climate crisis. We can start now by electrifying our homes and cars, working towards a clean energy future for our kids.

I could throw my laptop in the ocean, and I wouldn’t lose any data. Not any photos, not my email, not my to do list, not my client management system, not my documents. I could throw my phone in too, and not lose any data off that. I’ll tell you how.

Becoming carbon neutral certified is a responsible action that I think every business should undertake, but the process can seem overwhelming if you've never tackled it before.

Here are a few lessons I learnt along the way. I find breaking down the process into simple steps makes it easier, then you just tick off one task after the other. The hardest step is probably just committing to doing it in the first place! These tips are specifically targeted at small businesses, accommodation owners, and sole traders like myself.

I had a dozen amazing applications for the first round of my 2022 Pro Bono program, and it was very hard to choose! But the successful applicant has been chosen, and I’m very excited to announce them.

For a while there, I thought I was doing a good thing buying my coffee beans from a local roaster at our tiny farmers market. But when I asked the roaster where he sourced his beans from, and what working conditions and wages the workers were paid - he couldn’t tell me. He was so small that he couldn’t afford to buy fair trade beans.

I’m pretty stylish, can’t I just do it myself?

That’s what a lot of clients might think, or think about their clients (aka the homeowner). But if you want professional photos, you need a professional stylist.

I’m pumped to have joined Comms Declare, along with 80+ organisations that have declared for the climate.

This means that my work will not support any activities, organisations or individuals that promote:

• the growth of fossil fuels.

• high greenhouse gas pollution as ‘business as usual’.

• deception, distraction or spin around science or climate actions.

My practice has always been about making a positive impact, and especially helping others to make a positive impact.

It’s one of the reasons I pursued B Corp certification for my business in 2021. Now for 2022, I’m narrowing my field further to only take on clients that relate to either sustainable architecture or the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

In 2022, I’m making a big change in my practice by only taking on clients who are working towards the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

So what are they? And why are they so important to me?