Abundance Economics

Being A Fast Company In A World In Need Of Radical Change

Steven Brant — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:35:43 -0400

Welcome to my first blog post. Thanks for your interest in the future of the corporate social responsibility movement. As this is Fast Company’s site, I hope to encourage you all to both Move Fast and Move Wisely.

If you move fast, alone, you can “quickly” run off a cliff. And if you move wisely, but take too much time, you can be seen as an “also ran” in a world that increasingly values – and is looking for - innovation.

Fair Trade: Why Settle For Monetary Success?

Kellee K. Sikes — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:18:33 -0400

Before forming my own company , I had several life-altering business experiences while working for other firms. In Europe for four of nine years, my work took me to 29 countries over five continents. Often I flew solo as the consultant expert, but more often I flew in crowds, managing teams of five to 125 consultants.

Socially Responsible Business Tip: Green Web Hosting

Kellee K. Sikes — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 17:16:58 -0500

Did you know there are several Green web site hosting companies who use solar or wind power to generate all the power needed to host your web site or blog? We know that reliance on fossil fuels requires destructive drilling, significant energy to refine fuels for consumption, and toxic emissions issues. Why not type “green web hosting” in your Internet search engine today and begin hosting your web sites and other web based services on a greener, cleaner energy source.

Social Responsibility: Charity Hijacked

Kellee K. Sikes — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 23:46:49 -0500

Is charity social responsibility?

After years helping businesses become more profitable, I've found myself waist deep in helping businesses get onboard the social responsibility bandwagon. Too often, I find when I meet with them they confuse charitable giving for social responsibility.