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Green business methods, ideas, standards, and practices.

Become the "go-to" green person in your workplace! Learn the basic concepts of what the green economy is all about, and be able to answer any questions your customers, co-workers, investors, or other stakeholders may have.

The following articles and resources should help you build and grow your green small business, engage co-workers, and facilitate green initiatives at your company.

Mission-driven business plan competition with $150,000 in potential awards for entrepreneurs
by Scott Cooney
Mission-driven business plan competition with $150,000 in potential awards for entrepreneurs The William James Foundation business plan competition is exclusively for mission-driven entrepreneurs. Applicants receive feedback on their business plan from volunteer judges across the world (including yours truly!), and compete to win investment and other awards to help them launch their enterprise. . . . keep reading
Top reasons the Tea Party is full of shit
by Scott Cooney
Top reasons the Tea Party is full of shit No one can deny the Tea Party has had an incredible influence on American politics. In this 2 part video, we delve into the main reasons their arguments don't hold water. . . . keep reading
New Leaf Paper CEO Jeff Mendelsohn on Successful Green Entrepreneurship
by Scott Cooney
New Leaf Paper CEO Jeff Mendelsohn on Successful Green Entrepreneurship Jeff Mendelsohn, successful green entrepreneur, talks about the big picture, waste in the paper industry, small business sustainability, and what it's like running a growing green business with GBO Principal Scott Cooney. . . . keep reading
Save Resources (and Potentially Boost Revenue!) with Eco-Friendly To-Go Boxes
by Danielle Garland
Save Resources (and Potentially Boost Revenue!) with Eco-Friendly To-Go Boxes We all need a to-go box from time to time, whether it's your meal on the run or your delectable leftovers that you just couldn't let go to waste. The disposable nature of to-go boxes make them less-than-eco, but there are sustainable solutions to the take-out container problem. . . . keep reading
GBO Webinar #1: Crafting an Effective Elevator Pitch
GBO Webinar #1: Crafting an Effective Elevator Pitch If you had 30 seconds to sell someone on your business idea, could you do it? That's where your elevator pitch - your ability to summarize your business idea in a concise, compelling way - comes in, and a good one could dramatically enhance your business' chance of success. . . . keep reading
Excerpt from GBO Radio Interview with Dr. Kevin Danaher, Founder of Global Exchange
Excerpt from GBO Radio Interview with Dr. Kevin Danaher, Founder of Global Exchange As part of our ongoing podcasts on GBO Radio, GBO Principal Scott Cooney recently hosted Dr. Kevin Danaher, founder of Global Exchange, to talk about what we can learn from the Gulf oil spill about the kinds of economic development we should be pursuing, and the connection between fair trade and the green business movement . . . keep reading
The Perks of Going Paperless: How To Save Money, Space, Time and Trees
by Jennifer Elks
The Perks of Going Paperless: How To Save Money, Space, Time and Trees Worldwide use of office paper has leveled off in the last decade; young people are used to reading documents on a screen and less inclined to print them out. Here's how you can take advantage of this trend and move towards a paperless office, increasing productivity and saving money, space, time, carbon emissions, trees . . . keep reading
Is Public Relations Really Just Free Press?
by Scott Cooney
Is Public Relations Really Just Free Press? Public relations is one area where sustainable businesses have a tremendous advantage over their conventional counterparts. . . . keep reading
Raising Funds for your Green Business - Considerations for Personal Loans
by Scott Cooney
Raising Funds for your Green Business - Considerations for Personal Loans There are many potential sources of funding for a business in its startup or infancy period. Here, we offer some accumulated wisdom from professionals in the fundraising industry about how to go about it. . . . keep reading
Finding Your Green Business's Ideal Clients Through Networking
Finding Your Green Business's Ideal Clients Through Networking As a marketing tool, networking is a great outlet for making 'ideal' connections for small businesses. What's an ideal connection? How do you find those 'ideal' customers? Networking in the green community is one great way, if done right. . . . keep reading
Accredited Green Business MBA Program Offered Online
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Accredited Green Business MBA Program Offered Online 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. . . . keep reading
Green Business Practices - Maintain Consistency
Green Business Practices - Maintain Consistency 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 . . . keep reading
How To Write a Business Plan - The Basics
Mia Moore, MBA
How To Write a Business Plan - The Basics 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. . . . keep reading
Green Homes Sell For More, Sell Faster
Green Homes Sell For More, Sell Faster 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. . . . keep reading
Cradle to Cradle Author William McDonough Speaks About Your Green Future
Cradle to Cradle Author William McDonough Speaks About Your Green Future In this video presentation, author and visionary William McDonough speaks about our shared sustainable future, sustainable business practices, opportunity, making this world a far better place, and profiting in the process. . . . keep reading
Hey Green Business Owner, Your Boxes Are Talking About You!
by Dennis Salazar
Hey Green Business Owner, Your Boxes Are Talking About You! Every ad, letter, email, brochure, card, invoice, or package you send out works to create an image of who you and your business are and what you are all about. Do you like what your packages are saying about you and your company? . . . keep reading
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