Going for the Green©

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the economic backbone of most
national economies, representing more than 95% of legally constituted businesses.
Although there is no standardized definition as to what defines an SME, there is
global agreement that indicates small businesses are companies with less than 100
employees. According to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)
Canadian small businesses represents about 45% of the nation's gross domestic
product (GDP).

While the contribution of small business is critical to the wealth of a nation, the
system of governance under which these companies operate is largely insensitive
to their needs. Canada is not alone. World Bank statistics suggest that there are at
least 144 million such entities in the world. We ignore them at our peril.

E2M has been working with small businesses and member-driven associations to
address the needs of small business with regard to greening their productivity,
enhancing environmental management and strategizing sustainability.

E2M also works with non-governmental organizations and governments to help them
better understand the needs of this significant business group, as an important
element of the tax base and a key, although fragmented, stakeholder in national
wealth and environmental health. E2M offers critical insight to help policy makers and
shapers in designing for success with support systems, programs and incentive
options.

Think about this: in the next 10 years over 600,000 small business owners in
Canada want to retire. It's a buyers' market. Are you ready for the impacts
and consequences of this transition? No? E2M has research data on small
business, sustainability and succession. Contact us to learn more.