Marnie Hawson Marnie Hawson

How we can make an impact with money (photographer edit)

Something we all use, in business or just in our personal lives. MONEY. And what a powerful statement it can make, with what we choose to do with whatever amount we have.

How we generally use money can be broken into five main areas - income, spending, banking, super and giving. Let’s dive into how we can make an impact with money.

Note, this is an edit specifically talking to fellow photographers, but can be applied to any small business.

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Marnie Hawson Marnie Hawson

Impact report 2021-22

I’ve been really slack and have had my 2021-22 impact report sitting as a draft on my website for 6 months. It’s now December 2022, and I’ve finally finished it just in time for Christmas.

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The ultimate B Corp gift guide

Rather than buying things that might be terrible for the planet, I’ve compiled a list of some of my favourite B Corps, offering products that are actually making the world a better place.

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Getting off the gas

Electrifying our future is the key to tackling the climate crisis. We can start now by electrifying our homes and cars, working towards a clean energy future for our kids.

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How I back up my life

I could throw my laptop in the ocean, and I wouldn’t lose any data. Not any photos, not my email, not my to do list, not my client management system, not my documents. I could throw my phone in too, and not lose any data off that. I’ll tell you how.

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10 steps to becoming carbon neutral certified

Becoming carbon neutral certified is a responsible action that I think every business should undertake, but the process can seem overwhelming if you've never tackled it before.

Here are a few lessons I learnt along the way. I find breaking down the process into simple steps makes it easier, then you just tick off one task after the other. The hardest step is probably just committing to doing it in the first place! These tips are specifically targeted at small businesses, accommodation owners, and sole traders like myself.

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