Environmental
The environment is the surroundings in which we live. Businesses can be affected by changes in the weather and the pressure to be environmentally friendly.
Environmental factors
Influence | Impact | Action |
Bad weather | Seasonal products such as ice-cream may not sell. People may not be able to get to the shops. Deliveries may be delayed | A business could produce a new product. Sell goods on-line (e-commerce.) May have to cancel orders or offer discounts. |
Environmental pressures | Bad reputation if business is not seen to be environmentally friendly | Increase recycling and reduce packaging |
Influence | Bad weather |
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Impact | Seasonal products such as ice-cream may not sell. People may not be able to get to the shops. Deliveries may be delayed |
Action | A business could produce a new product. Sell goods on-line (e-commerce.) May have to cancel orders or offer discounts. |
Influence | Environmental pressures |
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Impact | Bad reputation if business is not seen to be environmentally friendly |
Action | Increase recycling and reduce packaging |