Archive for August, 2010

Grants are given every year for a variety of reasons, from small business start-ups, continuing education, preserving historic monuments, to art. Business grants are usually given to applicants that have a solid business plan, and the more detailed the reports are, the better chance of getting the grant.

The electric car is fast gaining ground and for good reason. Not only does this car look trendy but it also contributes in its own small way to save our environment. However, if you thought the buck stops there think again. The electric bike is even more eco friendly and here are some reasons why! [...]

Lately it has been outlined in the press that although the price of crude oil has dropped 15% in the past three weeks, the average price at the pump has gone down much more slowly. Over the same time period, the average price at the pump for a gallon of regular gas has only gone [...]

Environment Friendly Sailing

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

How can you can reduce the impact of sailing on the environment? Sailing can be a fairly green hobby, but there are issues to be aware of. We have put together a handy guide to help you think about Green Sailing. By taking a few simple steps, you can keep future costs of sailing down [...]

Polluting the Mental Environment

Monday, August 23rd, 2010

On Sunday night, I sat down to watch a Fox News special on the threat of global warming. In a very Fox-like way, all the information was quickly edited, highly graphical and had a great soundtrack. But in a very un-Fox-like way, the point of the program was to present the viewpoint that yes, global [...]

While there has always seemed to a lot of public support available for starting up in business it has also always seemed to be very difficult to find sources of support for businesses that are in difficulty. This article looks at what sources of publicly funded small business financial help exist, and in particular, at government business grant aid for turnaround situations.

For the last few months we have all witnessed a steady stream of negative news about the economy, about the credit markets, and about companies and families getting strained by financial woes. The last few days focused a lot on the bailout and the rescue for Wallstreet. What has become clear for all of us [...]

Rattan Furniture and the Environment

Thursday, August 19th, 2010

Why should you buy rattan furniture? That’s a good question. Here are a few reasons to consider cane furniture – the economy, the environment and envy. Cane Furniture and the Economy: Imagine you have two chairs in front of you. One is made of molded plastic and the other is weaved together with natural canes. [...]

You spend so much time at work. Your office environment should be your sanctuary. A retreat that inspires and energises you – but it rarely is. How do you feel when you sit down at your desk every day? Is your office chair uncomfortable, causing you irritating little aches? By 10am are you feeling sleepy, [...]

A small business grant is more desirable than a small business loan because the funds do not have to be paid back. In saying this remember that a government grant that is awarded for a business means that business cannot make a profit, or rather it will need to be setup as a non-profit. A profitable business will need to seek funds from other sources.

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