The time that I would have spent writing has been duly dedicated
to further developing my project – though it’s about time I update the
blog.
So, let’s begin:
The abstract developed in the last
post has been further developed and refined and is now complete:
The project focusses on small businesses based in the
Geelong region and aims to create a consolidated method by which these small
businesses can improve their sustainability practices. Current methods do not
cater for the large percentage of small business wanting to make and document
these changes. The method, through five stages, allows time poor small business
to iterate their sustainable practices. It aims to be easy to follow, non-time
restrictive and create a recognised document format with its completion. There
is the possibility for collaboration (with a mentor) throughout the process,
only at the beginning, only at the end or none at all. This is the toolkit of
all toolkits; with references, tools and methods gathered from multiple
resources aimed at giving the very best overall instrument to small business.
It aims to be available online in a digital format with editable fields
negating the need for printing and allows a platform to convene with users.
My project now has a title: Small
Change
(feel free to leave feedback on either
of these)
As you can see, I am developing a
toolkit that is easy to follow and understand. It is not yet complete, though
in its final stages. Once complete, I will begin a trialling process to ensure
the toolkit is relevant to a wide range of businesses in Geelong. Once it is
proven to meet the requirements of the business owners, the next step will be
getting it out there and making the information available.
