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News from SW: Know an ethical company? Pass it on!

The People's Republic of South Devon want to uncover all the ethical, social, environmental and otherwise right-on companies with a conscience.

You could be a social enterprise in any of its guises, or an environmental company, or some poor entrepreneur trying to keep your ethics while you�re battling to earn a crust � they want to hear from you!

And if you know anyone who fulfills the criteria, ask them to get in touch.

All you have to do is answer a series of questions and send them to

Don�t have time to write? Phone the answer service on 01626 818464 and leave a message.

Let the world know what you do!

The ethical company Q&A

Explain your business.

What�s your background?

Why do your ethics play such a strong role in your business, and how does it apply to what you do?

What have you achieved with what you do?

What was harder to implement than you thought it would be?

What has been the unexpected benefit, if any, to you, your business or the community?

What have you learnt and what advice would you give to others thinking of starting a social enterprise?

How do you view the future?

Anything else you�d like to say?


* in terms of coverage, preference will be given to Devon and South West companies

Read the first in the series from COSMIC's Julie Harris here.