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1. Green Business Opportunity In Local Foods -- Address the Supply Chain Issue
   As the local foods movement becomes increasingly mainstream, a potentially profitable and environmentally valuable niche has developed in many markets. The supply and distribution of local produce to waiting restaurants is a business that is already seeing growth. And the barriers to entry and potential rewards are very attractive for the small business person . . . keep reading
   
   
2. Interview With Scott Cooney, Author of "Build a Green Small Business"
   Dave Arthur
   I've had the pleasure of talking with writer and green business consultant Scott Cooney at length on several occasions lately. Scott holds an MBA and has extensive experience helping some of the biggest companies in the United States become more sustainable. Scott also wrote Build A Green Small Business, Profitable Ways to Become an Ecopreneur. Here Scott talks about his book and the direction of the green economy . . . keep reading
   
   
3. Cradle to Cradle Author William McDonough Speaks About YOUR Green Future
   In this remarkable video presentation, architect, designer, lecturer, 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
   
   
4. Increase Your Opportunities With Solar Certification
   As interest in small-scale renewable energy grows, so does the need for trained solar installation and system design professionals. Solar energy services is an opportunity ripe for the right entrepreneurs in some areas. If this is the green business opportunity for you, you'll need training. Boots On The Roof is a source of solar training and certifications . . . keep reading
   
   
5. 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
   
   
6. Become a Green Business Consultant
   Increasingly, environmental stewardship and responsibility are expected behaviors. Small businesses are catching on and scrambling to clean up their operations. There is a call for talented Green Business Consultants with the right skillset . . . keep reading
   
   
7. Prosper.com -- Fund Your Green Business With This Innovative Service
   Do you need cash to launch or grow your Green Small Business? Consider open-market peer-to-peer funding options through internet auction based financial service company, Prosper . . . keep reading
   
   
8. 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
   
   
9. The Greening of Personal Care: Eco-estheticians Lead the Way
   Natural skin care has come full circle--and is here to stay. With natural and organic skincare products leading the way as the country's fastest growing cosmetics and toiletry market, it's "only natural" that estheticians are also plugging into this booming interest in eco-cosmetics . . . keep reading
   
   
10. Start A Green Cleaning Business
    Green cleaning is an opportunity that has gained a lot of interest recently. The combination of low barriers to entry and a growing level of interest among consumers and potential business clients make this an opportunity worth serious consideration. Here are the factors to consider when building and growing your green or environmentally sensitive cleaning service . . . keep reading
    
    
11. Inkjet Continuous Ink Supply Systems
    Save on your color ink supplies and keep dozens of spent ink cartridges out of the landfill. Simple aftermarket Continuous Ink Systems for your inkjet printer can save you hundreds on your color printing costs and make a difference in your waste stream . . . keep reading
    
    
12. Excellent Green Business Books
    Dave Arthur
    We have come to expect little from business books of late. Bookstore shelves are crowded with titles that are little more than lists of websites or rehashings of basic business topics. Thankfully when it comes to green business, the pool of marginal work has not gotten so deep and there are two recent releases that are definitely worth reading, Build a Green Small Business: Profitable Ways to Become an Ecopreneur by Scott Cooney, and 75 Green Businesses You Can Start To Make Money and Make a Difference by Glenn Croston . . . keep reading
    
    
13. Eco-Friendly Lawn Care -- A Green Business For The Nature Lover
    Landscaping and lawn care is an attractive small business for many people, particularly for those of us who love the outdoors and being in nature. The green or eco-friendly lawn care business presents the opportunity to be sustainable, responsible, and open new market opportunities . . . keep reading
    
    
14. Become A Home Energy Rater
    Dave Arthur
    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 . . . keep reading
    
    
15. Green MBA Programs
    There is a demand in American business for professionals who understand the basic concepts of sustainability, corporate social responsibility, and the triple bottom line approach to commerce. Increasingly, corporations are turning to graduates from MBA in Sustainable Business or Green MBA programs. More and more schools are offering the track, and some of the best have low residency/distance education programs . . . keep reading
    
    
16. How To Write a Business Plan - The Basics
    Mia Moore, MBA
    Businesses, particularly startups, need the direction of a workable business plan. This is wisdom shared and accepted throughout the business world. For many, the specifics of creating a workable plan for their new business idea can be daunting. In this article, business consultant Mia Moore, of Moore Consulting shares an approach to create a basic business plan / goal statement that is both practical and simple . . . keep reading
    
    
17. Global Climate Change Demands Greatness From Us All
    We have a great challenge before us. We are slowly moving toward cleaner fuels, alternative energy, resource efficiency, healthy food, and clean water but we have a long road ahead of us. The opportunities for the creative thinker, the bold visionary are great. We need the kind of unity of purpose that we have not seen since the space race . . . keep reading
    
    
18. Eight Steps to Successfully Marketing Your Green Business
    Successful green business owners and market researchers have identified a number of key concepts to marketing in the green economy. Eight steps sum up these keys to marketing your green products or services . . . keep reading
    
    
19. Watts Recirculation Pump Saves 10,000 Gallons Per Year
    The Watts Hot Water Recirculation Pump is a simple aftermarket plumbing kit that can save money, save water, and increase comfort by offering instant hot water at any tap. Installation is simple but outside the comfort area of many. This is a great opportunity for a person with a little know-how, tools, and the right occupational licenses. Take a look at this video . . . keep reading
    
    
20. The Paperless Office - Finally More Than A Marketing Slogan
    For years, the promise of the paperless office has been central to the marketing hype of every new scanner, computer, office gadget, or fax machine. With paper costs climbing and simple software solutions available for free, it may be time to take a serious look at putting your company on a paper diet and enjoying both time and resource efficiency . . . keep reading
    
    

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