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Colin Crooks speaking frankly about how he overcame the challenges of growing his business
Green Works is a social enterprise that recycles office furniture. Materials are removed from the furniture and re-manufactured into other products, which are sold to schools, charities and start-up businesses.
Colin Crooks, Social Entrepreneur and Author, talks frankly about how he grew his business through innovation, franchising and financing. Green Works now has a turnover in excess of £2 million. And has since become part of London Re-use Commercial
Colin Crooks
Green Works (now London Re-use Commercial)
Colin’s top tips:
- “Always deliver what you say you will even if things go wrong and it costs you extra to do so. You’re only as good as your last job with any client.”
- “Put the effort into writing up your processes and systems. It is painful and tedious but pays dividends in consistency and efficiency, especially when new people join.”
- “Look to employ better people than you think you can afford. Without the skills you will struggle to grow the business.”
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