Posts Tagged ‘going green’
by Steve Strauss on May 5th, 2009
Q: Steve – I would like to make our business greener, but especially in this economy, I can’t do it if it is going to cost us money. It is, isn’t it?
Jim
A: I know you will be happy when I say, no, it isn’t. In fact, not only should “Going Green” not entail any major expense, it can actually save your small business money. After all, the whole idea is to reduce, reuse, and recycle.
There are any number of small steps any small businesses can take to help reduce their carbon footprint. Here are some of my... Read more »
by Leeia Ladipoh on September 22nd, 2008
Unless you’ve been hiding under a non-carbon based rock for the last five years, you are probably aware that there is a massive environmental movement under way. This movement is centered around the dangers posed to the planet by global warming, as caused by the actions of human beings.
Governments, businesses, and individuals are all on the green train, but there is a new worry on the horizon: will people eventually tire of being told what to do in order to save the planet?
There is a curve when it comes to marketing of any product or idea. First, the... Read more »
by Steve Strauss on May 7th, 2008
Q: I am starting a green business but lack sufficient startup capital. Are there federal grants for such a business, and if so are they realistic or even plausible?
Rachael
A: I would have to say, I get more variations on this question than any other: “Where the heck can I get some of this free government startup money?”
I’m not exactly sure where this urban myth comes from, this idea that there are government agencies out there just waiting to give out free money to start a business.
I suspect that the main culprit is Matthew Lesko. You know,... Read more »
by Rebecca Button on April 15th, 2008
Grab your coconut bras and grass skirts and jump on the organic textiles bandwagon! More and more retailers are beginning to cater to green fashion and it would appear that it’s more than just a fad.
The reason for this? One day not long ago some forward thinking entrepreneurs realized that people will spend bucket loads of money on fashion…so why wouldn’t people do the same for organic clothing as well? They looked around and said to themselves "the only organic clothes available look like burlap sacks!" "Ces’t tres horrible! " they gasped in unison, aghast at the utter disaster... Read more »
by Rebecca Button on April 3rd, 2008
If you haven’t already been bombarded by all the wonderful and practical reasons you should take steps to making your business more earth friendly, you might have fallen down a dark well and have no way of getting out. If this is the case and you are reading this, please email someone for help. And then explain to me how you are getting wireless down there.
If you fall into the other category (and hopefully that is ALL of you reading this) then you are familiar with this buzz phrase "going green." I’m not here to repeat what we already... Read more »
by Danny Brown on March 25th, 2008
Take a look at any of the major news stories or political agendas, and you’ll probably find that the environment is at the top of everyone’s priority list. From ozone layer depletion to the effect of harmful emissions, it’s an important topic that’s at the top of many agendas. As a business owner, this also includes you, as you’re directly responsible for how you affect both the local environment around you, as well as in general.
Local governments as well as federal government laws are looking to come down hard on any businesses that fall foul of the new and... Read more »
by Carrie Hinkel on March 5th, 2008
There are many things you can do to make your business more environmentally friendly. And, the best part is, many ideas are free and some can even save you money! It may take a little extra effort to get your new (and greener) processes in order, but once they’re in place you can feel great about doing your part to reduce waste and lighten your company’s carbon footprint. An initial staff meeting on the importance of recycling and reducing waste can really help to motivate the entire office to do their share. Here are some easy ways that the entire... Read more »
by Danny Brown on February 11th, 2008
One of the key points that governments worldwide are trying to get over to businesses of all sizes is to become greener. With pressure from consumer groups and health authorities, making sure everyone is as environmentally friendly as possible is big news for the political parties. It’s not just the big corporations either – everything from small one-person businesses to small-to-medium companies are being targeted. So how can you make sure you fall into line?
One of the best ways to do this is to source locally. This works on two levels as well – not only is it a... Read more »
by Steve Strauss on November 14th, 2007
Q: What do you think of tapping into this green business trend? I am starting a business and think it makes sense to go green, but is it just a fad that I might regret?
Stuart
A: No, I don’t think it is a fad, and yes, I think it makes a lot of sense.
In fact, green business is an area of incredible opportunity and growth right now. (A green business, for our purposes, is a business that either sells environmentally-friendly products and/or that runs its business in an eco-friendly manner. These are also sometimes called sustainable businesses.)
Now... Read more »
by Leeia Ladipoh on October 16th, 2007
A lot of attention is being paid today to the amount of energy individual businesses expend. The worldwide focus on global warming means that everyone is more aware of their ecological footprints than ever before. This focus extends to individuals and even to government, and the ramifications of going green can be felt at all levels of business, including small ones.
In fact, going green may help you to increase your bottom line in several different ways. First of all, basic “green” steps will also cut down on overhead expenditures in many ways. New government measures and incentives may also... Read more »