Being a SME can make it hard for business to give back. But that is only the case when charity is viewed as a big lump sum. By integrating giving into every day activities, businesses may find it much easier and feasible to give. Check it out to find out how.

1. 10+innovativeways
YOURBUSINESS
CAN GIVE BACK
1GAMIFY
‘GOINGGREEN’
.Have a composting bin in office for food
scrap
.Use compost to grow an indoor herb
garden
2AUCTION OFF SOME GOODIES
& GIVE AWAY THE PROCEEDS
.Collaborate with a local artist
. Auction with the purpose of
getting as much donation to
the cause as possible
3give away your
awesome(extra)products
.Give away your old models to a
charity rather than letting it collect
dust in the inventory. Someone
else may eneed it more than you!
5add ‘giving’ incentive
to meeting deadlines
.Tie giving to a goal to motivate employees
and clienteles.
. Accounting firm Jonathan Ford & Co used
this method to motivate their clientele to
file their tax returns on time, by promising
to sponsor one child’s malaria treatment
overseas for every timely return received.
4use office space during off
hours for community event
.Show your commitment to the
community by hosting an even for
free during off hours!
GIVE ‘GIVING’ FOR
SPECIAL OCCASIONS
.Providing ‘giving credits’ to your employees or clientele so that they can give to the
causes of their choice is a great way to celebrate achievements and milestones.
.Let your employees choose a cause on their birthday, or celebrate company
anniversary with a large ‘giving’. Be creative!
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8use office space during off
hours for community event7OFFER YOUR EXPERTISE
TO AN ORGANISATION
.Business development skills,
marketing skills, you name it!
Teach a man how to fish and he
can eat for a lifetime!
.This is a good way to show your
company’s commitment to the
local community and become more
integrated within it.
9hire locally, in an
underserved community
.Providing a job opportunity is one of the most valuable resources a business can offer
for getting people off the streets . While it might take a little extra vetting, this is a truly
commendable way to help your community grow.
10 let your employees
volunteer while on the clock
.Allow your employees to take some time away from the daily grind to give back,
either individually or as a team. Alternatively, give your employees the option to
volunteer for a cause of their choosing.
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