Protect the Environment

photo credit: woodleywonderworks With President-Elect Obama’s announcement that he will establish an “Apollo Project” to develop a Green Economy, there is no doubt that “the Green Technology train has left the station.” Indisputably, investors will start to invest heavily in companies that appear to possess commericializable Green Technology that will enter the marketplace as the [...]

Environmentally sensitive practices are becoming increasingly important for many businesses and restaurant franchising is no exception. The environment is a hot topic and the public is becoming more vocal about what they expect from retailers, manufacturers and service providers alike. Environmental issues which are foremost in the public’s mind, and which restaurant franchises must now [...]

photo credit: gadl Grants are given in various levels of government. There is the federal, state and then those being offered by non profit organizations. The application process in any of these is the same. The difference will be in the requirements so the person has to get a brochure or do the necessary research [...]

photo credit: Gustty Instituting environmentally friendly practices does not mean sacrificing your competitive edge. Business owners are realizing that they can make a bigger impact by changing their business policies than by changing their personal behavior, and this has lead to a change in corporate culture over the last few years that has resulted in [...]

photo credit: bbjee Small-business owners often think of ‘going green’ as a double-edged sword. On one hand, many think of going green as the right thing to do to support the environment and the local community. Yet many also see it as an extra expense that cannot be recouped. As a small-business owner, what should [...]

photo credit: h.koppdelaney Environmental & Economic Benefits The “green gold rush” is on. Global investment in renewable energy surged some 60 percent, to $148 billion last year. Investment in clean energy from wind, solar and biofuels rose three times faster in 2007 than predicted by the UN Environmental Program, with wind power attracting $50.2 billion, [...]

photo credit: Susan E Adams In the wake of An Inconvenient Truth, the eyes of the business world have opened wide to the consumer demand for doing greener business. As a business advisor, I have noticed this trend and the companies that are embracing it. My clients are always looking for ways to set apart [...]

photo credit: *mb** When it comes to new construction techniques, grants are often a way to cut costs. Federal grants for green construction are plentiful with billions literally available. A federal grant is an award of financial assistance from a Federal agency. It is intended to carry out a public purpose or support or stimulate [...]

photo credit: thingermejig If you own a small business, you know that profits depend upon two things: income and expenses. Energy costs can be a significant expense and many business owners are taking a new approach to energy to both lower their costs and move to a more sustainable green approach. With the right information [...]

photo credit: Larsz Whether or not you believe global warming could be the end of civilization, there are other compelling reasons to take action to be environmentally friendly in your business. Respect for the planet and life all around you is the most basic of those reasons, but here are three others: it will reduce [...]