Sustainability 101
for Small Business

Simple, practical training to kick‑start your sustainability journey - in under an hour




Sustainability doesn’t have to be complicated

In just one hour, you’ll get clarity on what sustainability actually means for your business and the confidence to start making sustainability a strength for your business.

Sustainability 101 for Small Business is a simple, practical mini course, designed for time‑poor small business owners and leaders who want to do the right thing, meet rising expectations, and unlock opportunities without wasting time or money.

You’ve probably noticed the pressure building:

  • Customers are asking about the sustainability of your products
  • Your competitors are spruiking their sustainability plans
  • You might be getting questionnaires from government or large corporate buyers, the bank or insurance company
  • Staff are looking for more meaningful action

Beyond the pressure, there are big opportunities. Small businesses who get started now can:

  • Build trust and loyalty with customers
  • Stand out in tenders and procurement
  • Save money through smarter practices
  • Attract and keep great staff

The solution:

Sustainability 101 for Small Business

This mini course gives you the essentials in plain English. In three short modules, you’ll:

  • Understand why sustainability matters for small businesses like yours
  • Learn what’s expected and how to prioritise what really counts
  • Discover a simple framework to start making progress immediately

You’ll walk away with clarity, confidence, and your first concrete actions — all in under an hour.

What you’ll learn:

Module 1:

Why sustainability matters

Understand the context, pressures and opportunities for small businesses. Learn what sustainability really means, in plain English, and why it’s relevant to your customers, staff and bottom line.

Module 2:

What’s expected
(and what counts)

Explore the types of practices across environment, social and governance that are becoming standard. See how to focus on what’s most material and relevant for your type of business - rather than wasting time on what's not.

Module 3:

How to get started

Discover the simple HERO method — a clear approach designed for small businesses that helps you know where to focus, take action with confidence, and communicate your progress credibly.

What you’ll walk away with

By the end of the mini course, you’ll have:

  • Clarity on what sustainability means for your business right now
  • A simple framework you can apply immediately
  • Practical worksheets to identify your drivers, gaps and first actions
  • Confidence to answer customer, supplier or staff questions credibly

All in under an hour of self‑paced learning.

Sustainability 101 is designed for:

  • Small business owners and managers in any sector
  • Facing pressure from customers or employees to be more sustainable
  • Not sure what that actually looks like and how to respond
  • Don't have time to research and read endless blog posts and dense guidance documents
  • Need a clear picture of what it means and straightforward actions to take
  • Want to get on top of this without wasting time or money

If you’ve been unsure what’s expected, or you want a credible way to begin, this course is for you.

Why this course is different

This mini course is built specifically for busy small business owners.
It’s designed to fit into your day without adding to your workload:
Fits Your Day
  • Bite‑sized modules you can complete in 5–10 minutes when you have a spare moment
  • Clear, practical steps that help you get started without overwhelm
  • A right‑sized approach for small businesses
  • Speaking your language instead of corporate jargon
Format & Logistics
  • 3 modules, each around 15-20 minutes with 2-3 bite-size videos
  • Total course time: under 1 hour
  • Self‑paced: start anytime, pause and return when it suits you
  • Downloadable worksheets to put learning into action

Price & Guarantee

Your investment: $99

Instant access to all modules and resources.
7‑day money‑back guarantee if you’re not happy.

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