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Disposable Utensils: How to Be More Sustainable and Eco-Friendly with your Take Out Materials

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0800

Take out materials contribute significant amounts of waste from one-time use items like plastic forks. Here's how to reduce waste, save money, and 'greenify' your take out utensils!

Motivated Sustainable Business Professionals on Your Board of Advisors--A Tremendous Resource for Yo

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0800

Where can your small, green business gain invaluable experience, get direct advice, and open doors that might otherwise be inaccessible? Many business professionals want to help small, green businesses--for free. You might be surprised what a Board of Advisors can do for you.

I'm with Stupid

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0800

We couldn't have said it better ourselves

Sustainable Schwag: How To Promote Your Green Business with Specialty Advertising

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0800

Regardless of industry or size of the business, advertising with promotional products is always great marketing. Here we examine what to consider before ordering promo products for your green business, and how to be sure they're made sustainably.

Can Your Used Kitchen Grease Become Biofuel and Earn Extra Money For Your Restaurant?

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0800

Traditionally, restaurants, cafes and other commercial kitchens had to pay to have their used grease taken away and disposed of. Recently, however, this "waste" is being used as an ingredient in biofuels, soaps, candles, and other products. Here's how to make the best of an otherwise "messy" situation.

"Start a Green Business" Series: Clothing Consignment Shop

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0800

Consignment shops are inherently a green business because they give used clothing, accessories, musical instruments, sporting goods, etc, a second life. For those with the right resources and a knack for knowing which products will sell, a consignment shop could be a wonderful business opportunity.

"Start a Green Business" Series: Green Bed and Breakfast

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0800

Green bed and breakfasts are becoming more and more popular, adding an environmentally conscious twist to the quaint, quiet and natural charm of a traditional B&B. Interest in eco-friendly travel destinations is on the rise, and a green bed and breakfast can provide a comfortable and guilt-free stop for conscientious travelers.

"Start a Green Business" Series: Eco-Friendly Painting Service

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0800

Painting companies provide finishing services for homeowners and commercial buildings. While conventional paints and plasters produce vapors known as volatile organic compounds (VOCs), that lead to poor indoor air quality, many non-toxic, eco-friendly options are becoming more widely available.

"Start a Green Business" Series: Sustainable Coffee House

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0800

A sustainable coffee house can be a quiet place to read a book or a lively meeting place that brings a neighborhood to life. Opening such an establishment not only enlivens the area, but exposes more and more people to the deliciously responsible concept of organic and fair-trade coffee and teas.

Thought Green Business Was an Innovative Idea?

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0800

Guess we're not so cutting edge after all. A little green humor from the guys at The Joy of Tech.

Recovery Fund Contracts, Jobs, and Grants

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0800

The United States Government has launched a greatly improved online resource for recovery funds, jobs, grants, and contracts. Now it is much easier to see how you fit into the picture and to track where the money is headed

Become A Home Energy Rater

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0800

As home heating and cooling costs rise with the price of energy, many homeowners are seeking ways to increase the energy efficiency of their houses. Most people do not have the knowledge, tools, or experience to determine what should be done to a home to make it more efficient. Here is a green business with good profit potential and there are new electronic tools that make completing a thorough home energy rating faster and easier. This updated article provides more information on certification and valuable resources

Green Business Solutions - Making the Most of Paperless Billing

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Electronic invoicing or e-billing is an efficient way to streamline a vital portion of your business and speed payment. It can also be a great way to effectively build communication with your customers or clients

The Need For Public Health Insurance Explained

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0800

This short video boils down the rhetoric, screeching, special interest misinformation campaigns, and astroturf pseudo-movements into an entertaining and clear message.

Accredited Green Business MBA Program Offered Online

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Fully accredited and well-respected Marylhurst College of Oregon offers a ground-breaking Sustainable Business MBA program through distance delivery. This somewhat groundbreaking program may offer the opportunity for working adults to attain a valuable MBA from a fully accredited university.

Green Business Practices - Maintain Consistency

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0800

As we create and market products and services to eco-conscious consumers, it is imperative that we keep in mind that our consumer, the deep green buyer, may be among the most fickle and at times unforgiving segments of the wider market. And for a truly green operation, that is not a bad thing in any way

How To Market A Green Business

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Too many green business owners approach their customers with the assumption that people will buy their product or service just because doing so is the responsible thing to do. Good marketing efforts, whether for LOHAS consumers or not, must always start by putting the personal interests of the buyer first

How To Write a Business Plan - The Basics

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Businesses, particularly start-ups, need the direction of a workable business plan. Business consultant Mia Moore shares an approach to create a basic business plan/goal statement.

Green Homes Sell For More, Sell Faster

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Certified Green Homes are selling at a significant premium in the Pacific Northwest, despite poor housing markets. If you are a green builder, realtor, real estate investor, or contractor, you will want to read this report from Earth Advantage Institute.

No More Bickering, No More Stonewalling: The Time For Real Environmental Change Is Now

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0800

The time for token changes designed to look good in a press release is over. The time for partisan bickering and right-wing vs. left-wing jab throwing is past. Like it or not, we no longer have the luxury of inaction. This video is entertaining but the message puts the real issues in perspective.