Weighing in on waste
In the heart of Nairn, Highland Weigh is more than a zero-waste store and café—it’s a hub of community spirit. Founded by Amanda MacArthur, a former nurse turned social entrepreneur, it embodies conscious consumerism, environmental responsibility, and local support. After two decades in nursing, Amanda took the brave step to pursue something different but equally […]
A Radical Prescription: Wild-Ness – a business with a Vision for Sustainable Healing
Dr Katharine Jones is an experienced GP with big ideas about changing the way we think about health and healing. Her journey, spanning three decades in medicine, has led her to found Wild-Ness Health, an unusual business initiative dedicated to transforming healthcare into a more realistic and sustainable endeavour. Through her experiences, she challenges traditional […]
“These things are a bit of a waste of time” ?
In this early phase of #GrowthforGood, I have had the privilege of connecting with entrepreneurs, business owners, and managers to explore their ambitions, challenges, and unique approaches to success. It has been inspiring to witness the incredible quality, innovation, and ideas coming from our community, reminding us of what we could achieve by recognising our […]
Clare Campbell: A Rebel in the Highlands, Weaving Growth for Good
Clare Campbell is spearheading a unique entrepreneurial journey through Prickly Thistle, the weaving mill she founded in the Highlands, the only one on the mainland, Clare’s venture is not just about weaving and tartan; it’s about identity, sustainability, and creating a blueprint for community-driven change. From Numbers to Looms Born and raised in Inverness, Clare […]
Growth For Good: Expert Series
As your business grows, things can get messy fast. But scaling doesn’t have to mean drowning in detail. So, take five and let’s focus on growth that’s smart and manageable.
The ‘highlighting’ part of the mission.
It takes three days to craft one of Tanera Camans’ unique handmade shinty sticks. From the beautiful hickory wooden plank to the smooth and individual stick, it is a process perfected over decades to deliver peak performance for the athlete who will wield it.
What a week – It just keeps growing!
Firstly, thank you to all new subscribers who have joined the Growth for Good journey. It seems to have caught the moment, as it were.
Introducing Growth for Good
Growth has the potential to mean more than just profit – businesses can make a lasting difference to the people and communities that power them. That’s the driving idea behind Growth for Good: highlighting how businesses and leaders can grow while creating a positive impact.