Butterfly Rewards - earn free credits and redeem for good causes - learn more!
my care2
make a difference

causes & news

news network

socially conscious news and video shared and rated by the community

Business News tagged with green business

Climate Counts and the Green Race to the Top
Business  (tags: sustainability, green, green business, business, economy, GoodNews, ethics, corporate, americans, politics, society, money, consumers, news, SustainableDevelopment )

Cal
- 21 hours ago - greenbiz.com
If climate regulation will burden businesses or increase costs, then why are so many companies strengthening their voluntary response to the climate crisis in the midst of an economic downturn?
1 comment
The Secrets to Getting Your Green Business Funded
Business  (tags: finance, greenbuilding, green business, investments, business )

Cal
- 50 days ago - greenbiz.com
Venture capitalist Bryan Korba offers an insider's perspective on what VCs are looking for, how not to look like an amateur, and what to do with the money when you get it
1 comment
Study Finds Your Office Is Bigger, Greener, and Dirtier
Business  (tags: office, work, green, green business )

Hugh
- 161 days ago - greenerbuildings.com
A new study by the International Facility Management Association finds the average worker now has 435 sq ft, up by more than 10% in the past two years. The study also finds workplaces are getting greener, and with less janitors employed, dirtier.
add comment
Social Media and Customer Service for Green Businesses
Business  (tags: green business, social media, web 2.0, customer service, customer advocacy, pete blackshaw )

Leah
- 459 days ago - ecopreneurist.com
Pete Blackshaw's book "Satisfied Customers Tell Three Friends. Angry Customers Tell 3,000" is particularly relevant to green business entrepreneurs. And the Ecopreneurist bloggers have helpful tips for improving customer service and customer advocacy.
add comment
Solar-Powered Wi-Fi a Gift to Senegal / Green Nonprofit Brings Laptops to Remote Village
Business  (tags: green business, Green Wi-Fi, solar-powered wifi, kids )

Larry
- 462 days ago - sfgate.com
Green Wi-Fi is developing solar-powered, wireless antennas for laptops that are specially designed to handle the dust and heat and other inconveniences of life in remote areas. The solar charging station isn't finished, due to problems with the local tele
1 comment
Reduce, Reuse & Recycle Your Way to Lower Overhead
Business  (tags: green business, energy, reduce, reuse, recycle, ecopreneur )

Megan
- 465 days ago - ecopreneurist.com
With a little green thinking it's possible to lower your costs while making eco-conscious decisions.
2 comments
Towards a Paperless Office
Business  (tags: paper, paperless office, green business, documents, publications, saving trees, reducing paper usage )

Megan
- 577 days ago - ecopreneurist.com
While the truly paperless office may still be a myth and a seemingly impossible goal, it is still something we can move towards in our business operations. Paper and paperboard products constitute the largest portion of our waste stream.
1 comment
Eco Angels - Venture Capital For Socially Responsible Eco Businesses
Business  (tags: eco business, eco financing, green business, green financing, social financing, socially responsible business )

MC
- 592 days ago - ecopreneurist.com
A new breed of investors actively seeks out businesses with a social mission and provides lines of credit and capital to growing eco firms.
1 comment
Sustainability: An Essential Part of Business Planning
Business  (tags: sustainable development, business planning, green business, entrepreneur, start-up, green )

Megan
- 606 days ago - ecopreneurist.com
Part of planning a new business venture is figuring out how you will manage day-to-day operations and make decisions. One thing ecopreneurs like myself should consider when faced with a business decision is sustainability.
add comment
What's in a Name?
Business  (tags: Entrepreneurs, business, green business )

Megan
- 612 days ago - ecopreneurist.com
One of the things I struggle the most with in getting my business started is what on earth to call it. So I decided to seek out tips on naming a business. Here they are...
add comment
The Big Green Lie / The Hope and the Hype - Orion Magazine
Business  (tags: corporate, CO2 emissions, green business, greening corporations )

Larry
- 613 days ago - orionmagazine.org
Cutting CO2 emissions is difficult, even for a motivated company. That's because energy is cheap; there's limited incentive to conserve it. Businesses will cherry-pick projects that save the most energy at the lowest cost but decline to make the deeper, l
add comment
Making Green Business Dreams a Reality: Writing a Business Plan
Business  (tags: Entrepreneurs, business, environment, green business, green business )

Megan
- 620 days ago - ecopreneurist.com
How does a business go from an idea in your head to a functioning venture that runs smoothly and turns a profit? It helps to get your ideas on paper, and this is where a business plan comes in.
1 comment
How to Approach a Venture Capitalist With Your Green Business Startup
Business  (tags: investments, green business, cleantech, khosla ventures, venture capital, ecopreneur )

Leah
- 624 days ago - ecopreneurist.com
It's not about a publisher-worthy business plan. It's the idea and the opportunity. In an interview with Fred Tamer, a recently announced operating partner at Social Ventures, I got to the heart of a relationship with at least this one VC firm. (KV photo)
add comment
Green Dreams: Inspiration From Green Design Businesses
Business  (tags: Entrepreneurs, green business, graphic design, design, marketing )

Megan
- 627 days ago - ecopreneurist.com
In life, as in business, it's important to have role models. Having people to look up to and guide you along in your career is one key to success.
add comment
Green Dreams: Starting a Green Graphic Design Business
Business  (tags: design, green business, start-ups, green design firms )

Megan
- 635 days ago - ecopreneurist.com
My dream combines two of my favorite things, graphic design and the environment. My goal is to start my own graphic and web design studio that focuses on projects that have a positive impact on people and the environment.
add comment
 
 Older >

Popular Tags for: Business

abuse americans business children china consumers corporate corporation corruption dishonesty economics economy energy environment ethics finance government internet investors labor marketing markets money news oil politics safety technology unethical usa

Most Active Stories Today in Business tagged with green business

Climate Counts and the Green Race to the Top
add a comment  |  visit site

top story finders in Business

1. charles mclachlan 15 popular stories

2. Laura H. 15 popular stories

3. Keith R. 14 popular stories

4. Maria Oniga 14 popular stories

5. Cher C. 14 popular stories

6. Lone Wolf 13 popular stories

7. Dar D. 12 popular stories

8. Ann C. 12 popular stories

9. gail d. 11 popular stories

10. Horselover I. 9 popular stories

more top news finders »

What makes a top story finder?
A top finder is someone who submits stories that become popular and are promoted to the front page.

wanted: news analysts

Get Active in the Care2 News Network!

Help ferret out the most noteworthy of the Newly Submitted stories and promote them to the Front Page.

care2 news network tools

News Network Bookmarklet

Submit stories from your browser toolbar with the easy to use Add to Care2 News! bookmarklet.

News Network Syndication

Get this page in RSS. Keep up to date with the Care2 News Network in your favorite RSS reader. Yahoo!, Newsgator, Bloglines, and more!
Find out how to subscribe!

care2 newsletter spotlight

Join over 2 Million Care2 Subscribers! Sign up for our FREE Newsletters, Delivered to your Inbox!

care2 action alerts

From the Care2 Action Alert Center:





Copyright © 2009 Care2.com, inc. and its licensors. All rights reserved