Green small business tools, advising, strategy, and community. Resources for efficient, sustainable, responsible, and profitable small businesses.
HOME :     : CONSULTING :     : PUBLICATIONS :     : CLASSES :     : BLOG :     : CLIENTS :     : ABOUT :     : FRANCHISES :     : LOGIN
 EVENTS

Join our newsletter to get info about green entrepreneurship!

 GBO Hawai'i
Sustainability, strategy, and the Triple Bottom Line come alive!

"This game will change the world."
-Dr. Kevin Danaher

Get yours today!


 FOLLOW US

 Our Sponsors

SFGreenDentist.com






Advertise on GBO

 Search Site

  Green Services for Businesses
Your Company Values Sustainability - But Does Your Office Supply Store? Your Telecommunications Provider?

Here's How To Make Sure They Do. Every business has needs. You need to process a credit card. You need to communicate with your customers. You need a bank account. The list is endless. Why not use service providers that share your values, so that you can feel good about where your money is going? This column is dedicated to reviews and information about green service providers for small businesses.

"Start a Green Business" Series: Pool and Spa Cleaning and Maintenance
"Start a Green Business" Series: Pool and Spa Cleaning and Maintenance Conventionally, pools and spas have been serviced by companies using harsh chemical cleansers. As many people become more aware of the health effects and environmental effects of these chemicals, a market is emerging for eco-entrepreneurs to create a green business around servicing pools and spas using alternative maintenance methods that do not require clients (or, perhaps more importantly for you) workers to be exposed to these chemicals and the vapors they emit (often referred to as off-gasses or volatile organic compounds--VOC's). . . . keep reading
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
Carbon Measurement, Management, and Reduction for Small Businesses
by Scott Cooney
Carbon Measurement, Management, and Reduction for Small Businesses Carbon management is the arena of big business, right? Not so fast, says the Carbon Trust, a not-for-profit company helping support the efforts of small businesses to measure, manage, and reduce their carbon footprints. . . . keep reading
Greener printing and other communications for your marketing strategy
by Scott Cooney
Greener printing and other communications for your marketing strategy Reaching your target customer is achieved through a variety of channels. If you are trying to reach the green consumer, how can you do so in a way that's both effective and values-driven? . . . keep reading
AlterECO's Sustainable Bamboo Cabinetry Beautifies Your Home or Office, Responsibly
by Jennifer Elks
AlterECO's Sustainable Bamboo Cabinetry Beautifies Your Home or Office, Responsibly Looking for cabinetry, office furniture or a kitchen remodel and don't want to use unsustainable woods and toxic glues? GBO profiles a great small, green business called AlterECO that creates unique, beautiful and sustainable cabinetry for homes and offices. . . . keep reading
Sustainable Schwag: How To Promote Your Green Business with Specialty Advertising
by Jennifer Elks
Sustainable Schwag: How To Promote Your Green Business with Specialty Advertising 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. . . . keep reading