Small businesses have a lot to deal with. There are taxes, keeping up with the competition, making sure their supplies meet their clientele’s demands and, of course, they have to concentrate on doing all that they can to keep their company in the black. They also have to be sure to do what they can to keep their employees satisfied. In many cases, this would include taking the necessary steps to provide adequate healthcare. Read the full story

When it comes to running a greener business, you have so many options. You could start simply enough by installing recycle bins with every trash can, performing a waste assessment, and switching to CFL or LED lighting options. From there you could work to conserve energy and water, reduce pollution and waste in all aspects of your operation, and volunteer at or donate to eco-friendly causes. And if you really want to go all out, you could build LEED certified facilities and vow to make your entire supply chain, and your business in general (including vendors, partners, and clients) environmentally friendly. There are many, many ways to go green when it comes to business and all of them help the planet in a variety of ways. But when it comes to hosting corporate events you may be scratching your head over how to go green and still keep your guests happy. So here are a few options to consider. Read the full story

You might think that jobs in environmentalism require scads of college degrees and a willingness to work for a pittance in the pursuit of a green dream. While you can certainly live on a communal organic farm or chase whaling boats in your ethanol-powered dingy, there are actually a lot of legitimate environmental jobs out there that require professionals – and pay accordingly. So if you’re looking to move into this growing field (and earn enough to pay your college loans) here are a few positions that will give you all the green you can handle. Read the full story

Green is the way to go as far as many Americans are concerned. And if your company expects to stay on top of its game as the twenty-first century develops, then you have to be aware of buzz words like “carbon footprint,” and also how to reduce it. Simply put, and as far as your business is concerned, your carbon footprint is a measurement of how much carbon dioxide and methane your organization contributes to the world, which will ultimately effect the environment for everyone. Read the full story

As a small business owner, you probably already know how essential it is to the success and life of your business that you stay on top of the times, being certain to understand trends and the way that the wind is blowing. By now, you also undoubtedly know that the world is turning its attention to those businesses that can provide environmentally friendly services. Since you want to stay ahead of the game and increase your chances of remaining in it at least through next year, you will want to begin to embrace a green ideology, especially when it comes to branding. Here are a few suggestions how. Read the full story

We should probably be really ashamed of ourselves. It’s been reported that while Americans only make up for approximately four percent of the world’s population, guess how much oil we consume: a whopping twenty-five percent! And most of that is (and I’m sure you’ve guessed it by now) gasoline. Aside from separating our paper from our plastics, sometimes we’re at a loss when it comes to consistent ways to save our environment. An immense one that we all can do is find creative ways to take our commutes. Read the full story

Every company that operates in a brick-and-mortar capacity in the United States is likely well aware of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), especially if they engage in manufacturing or have undertaken any building projects in the course of their business pursuits. The reason is that the EPA is the government agency responsible for researching, developing, and regulating laws that protect the environment, particularly as it pertains to corporations and the products and services they offer. If your business operations have any effect on “the natural environment – air, water, and land – on which life depends”, you will certainly come under the scrutiny and jurisdiction of the EPA (or its state-run subsidiaries) at some point, and it behooves you to be prepared for this eventuality. Read the full story

We are living in a generation where the catchphrase “Going Green” is about as popular as the classic yellow smiley face that we were introduced to in the 60s. In the effort to preserve our environment, recycling is encouraged, making cleaning supplies are researched and there are even discounts at many retailers for not using paper or plastic, but bringing your own reusable bag to carry out your items. Read the full story

Starting a small business is a dream for many adults. When we first come out of high school or college, we may still have the stars in our eyes, thinking that we will soon be CEOs or major corporations, or big-name film directors, or famous authors. But we enter the working world and realize that only a select number will ever reach those heights within an industry. The rest of us can only hope for something in the middle. That is, of course, unless we start our own small business. And so the dream becomes to be one’s own boss, manage one’s own company, and generally see the fruits of one’s own labor. Sadly, it’s not all wine and roses; there will be plenty of roadblocks on your way to success should you choose this route in your professional life. But by facing these challenges and overcoming you stand to gain a lot, so here are just a few obstacles you’re likely to come up against (and how to combat them).

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There are many reasons why businesses these days are choosing to take on more environmental responsibility. In some cases, it leads to financial savings by reducing waste and pollution through recycling and conservation efforts. And often, it improves the public image of a company and helps to bring in more business from consumers that value green business. Of course, it could also provide a big boost to the collective conscience of a company, making not only the management, but also employees feel good about the establishment they work for. But if you’d like to really get your employees on board with feeling great about going green, here are just a few tactics you can use to train them to take on a bigger environmental role around the office (and possibly even in their own lives). Read the full story