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Do Good Business

Standards

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1/1/23 - 30/1/23
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The Ujima Good Business Alliance is open for membership.

Ujima Good Business Alliance is committed to advancing social and economic justice through the private sector. When you join the Ujima Good Business Alliance, we help you build sustainable business practices that align with your values, and access the resources you need to grow. 

Rewrite the Rules

We are rewriting the rules for our local economy, inspired by grassroots organizing principles, small business and cooperative leadership, and the lived experience of working class residents of color.

¿Qué son?

36 prácticas empresariales en todo  8 categorías, diseñadas para garantizar que las empresas en las que invertimos juntos reflejen los valores y objetivos de los vecindarios de color de la clase trabajadora de Boston. 

¿Por qué estándares?

La Certificación de Buen Negocio de Ujima ayuda a alejar nuestro gasto y apoyo colectivo de las empresas que están dañando a nuestras comunidades y la tierra, y hacia las empresas que construyen una economía comunitaria que nutrimos y hacemos crecer.

¿Cómo funciona la certificación?

Los estándares son aprobados y actualizados anualmente por los miembros votantes de Ujima.  Las empresas interesadas en unirse a Ujima Business Alliance (UBA) son evaluadas por Comité de Normas Comunitarias de Ujima para garantizar que las empresas cumplan con nuestros estándares.  En la UBA, las empresas son elegibles  por  beneficios como acceso a capital, asistencia técnica, fidelización de clientes, promoción de ventas y apoyo público.

CATEGORÍAS DE BUEN NEGOCIO DE UJIMA

As a new community experiment to build a People's Economy in Boston, the success of Ujima depends on the participation and good faith effort of all of its stakeholders. 

GOOD FAITH EFFORT
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COMMUNITY
OWNERSHIP
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Women, people of color, and women of color in particular are disproportionately excluded from opportunities for business ownership. Enterprises owned by underrepresented entrepreneurs help growth wealth, jobs and resilience in working class communities of color.

Minimum wage laws do not ensure the full-time workers can meet their basic needs, and the number of “working poor” - especially amongst women of color - continues to grow in America. Living wages with benefits and equitable compensation policies can help reverse this trend.

GOOD LOCAL
JOBS
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The lack of employee voice in decision making can create negative workplace environments that are unhealthy for both workers and managers. Structures that empower employees in relevant decisions tend to increase worker satisfaction and overall business efficiency.

WORKER POWER
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Businesses can play a vital role in transforming the racial health gap, by committing to practices that support the health and wellbeing of their workers and families.  

HEALTH & SAFETY
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Business that produce goods or provide services for local consumption are responsive to community needs and help build economic resilience in Greater Boston.

Businesses can help strengthen the economy by prioritizing local, socially responsible contractors, suppliers, service providers and other vendors. 

CUSTOMERS & VENDORS
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ENVIRONMENT

The consequences of global climate change and pollution most negatively impact working class residents and communities of color. Social enterprises can challenge this tide by transitioning to ecologically responsible practices.

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COMMUNITY POWER
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Firms without practices for community participation are at higher risk for making decisions that alienate customers and harm their communities. Firms that incorporate consumer governance or maintain robust feedback channels will be better businesses. 

BUENAS ESTÁNDARES COMERCIALES DE UJIMA

Community Standards Committee
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