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Using Life-Cycle Costing to Evaluate A Green Building Project and Building Materials Life-Cycle Costing is an accounting and management process that has been used in business for some time to evaluate capital expenditures and projects. This tool can be useful in evaluating the true cost and payoff of a business decision over the life of a project. In this example of LCC use, we consider the Life-Cycle Cost of a green building project and various building materials . . . keep reading
Make YouTube Profitable For Your Green Small Business ... For Pennies by GreenBusinessOwner.com While uploading a blatant commercial for your product or company is frowned upon by both web video hosts and viewers, there are more subtle and effective methods of conveying your company's message using viral web video. . . . keep reading
The Recession Doesn't Need to Stop Your Green Career Dreams! Carol McClelland Green Career Expert, Carol McClelland, PhD, examines the current state of the green jobs outlook in light of the failing economy. Despite the grim economics of most industries right now, the green economy still shows more than a few bright spots. This could be the perfect time to embark on or prepare for a new career or new small business in the green economy . . . keep reading
Building A Cottage Business, A Case Study - L-Bags Louana George Do you want to launch a cottage business to create, produce, market, and sell your own products? If so, this story is for you. Louana George saw a need for reusable produce bags to go along with the increasingly vogue reusable grocery bags that the American public is adopting. Lightweight, strong, transparent, and attractive, Louana's L-Bags fill a niche and solves an environmental problem. Here is the story of her business . . . keep reading
Avoid Greenwashing With the growing demand for greener products and services, it can be tempting for companies to present themselves and their products as green. . . . keep reading
Business Plan For The Green Small Business A viable business plan is a necessity for any small business. For a green business, a sustainability statement and triple bottom line accounting serve to guide the daily activities of you and your company. Learn the basics of a green business plan and triple bottom line accounting . . . keep reading
What is the Green Movement All About, And What Does It Mean To Your Business? More and more people are making changes in their lives based on the environmental impact. The chic car to drive is a hybrid costing less than $22,000. Things have changed and your business must change with them in order to stay competitive and to grow. Can you see new market opportunities or competitive advantages for your business in the green economy? . . . keep reading
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
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