Community, Environment & Charity

At Fresh Insight we enjoy what we do...

Business is fun and it's very rewarding when you get the opportunity to spend time chatting with people like Sir Richard Branson, but there is a serious side to life too.

It's not how much you make during your life,
It's how much you make a difference.

There are many ways you can give back to the community and it's not just about giving money either.

Let me ask you a question. . .

If you woke up tomorrow in Richard Branson's Bed - In his body, with his mindset, what would your focus be for the day?  Would you run your life or your business differently?

I am sure you have heard of the saying "If you help enough people get what they want, you will get what you want."

That philosophy became blatantly obvious when chatting with Richard.  It is an integral part of his being. It's even the Motto of BNI (Business Networks International) where they say "Givers Gain"

When it comes to helping the local or global community, sometimes the greatest gift can be more than financial.  You can earn money, spend it and then earn it back again. .   Time on the other hand can only be spent once, and therefore is your greatest asset and gift.

Environment

Climate change is a serious problem affecting all of us.  Some believe that our current carbon dioxide emission levels are causing global warming and are unsustainable for the planet.

Without wanting to get into the debate of  "Is global warming real, and what is causing it",  just consider this.  Whatever you believe, wouldn't it be good if everyone made it a goal to be nice to the planet?

Going carbon neutral is an easy way that we can all contribute to a solution by taking responsibility for the carbon dioxide emissions we create with our cars, airplanes and energy use.

Everyone behind the scenes at Fresh Insight we make a difference by recylcing and reducing our 'carbon footprint' as much as possible, and planting trees to make up for the rest.  We aim to be carbon neutral.

If you would like to care for and contribute to your community,
here are a few ideas to get the ball rolling...

• Instead of putting $5 in a collection tin for your favourite charity, why not go doorknocking or collecting on their behalf for half a day.
• Donate some of your business services to the local charity as a prize in a raffle or auction.
• Spend an hour or so donating Blood, Plasma or Platelets. A simple way to save lives.
• Think 'Green' where you can, it could save a few bucks, and who knows, might even save the planet. (Unless you know of a better place to live)
• Volunteer in a 'soup' kitchen - perhaps on Christmas day.
• Aim to make at least one person laugh a day.

Listed below are some of the Charities and Organisations We Proudly Support...