There are many ways to compare different health care systems. The 2010 World Health Statistics report from the World Health Organization (WHO) measures many factors in various countries around the world.
Is cost the best measure of quality health care? Health care costs in Canada are 61% of the […]
According to a 2009 US Census Report, 50.7 Million People are uninsured in the United States. That is 16.7% of the population. Or one of every six people. You might be surprised who is uninsured.
The cost of health care for the uninsured is paid for by the government and […]
This e-Book by GBO writer Eric Wilson delivers the facts about current events. No spin, just startlingly effective analysis to cut to the chase and allow you to make the most informed decisions possible. A great guide for anyone looking to understand current events, and a great resource for anyone needing to […]
How do you get startup funding for your great idea for a sustainable, food-based business?
Maybe a wind-powered pub refurbished with reclaimed materials that only serves local brews from its taps? Or how about an organic catering service with a seasonal menu that uses a fleet of biodiesel delivery vehicles?Whatever your brilliantly […]
Eco-friendly lawn care franchise: Clean Air Lawn Care
Clean Air Lawn Care offers clean & quiet lawn maintenance and uses organic lawn treatment for beautiful lawns that are safe for children, pets and local waterways. A national franchise, Clean Air Lawn Care is the leader in sustainable lawn care, committed to bring positive change to the lawn care industry.
With most businesses, growth […]
Green Irene provides the training, tools and infrastructure to jumpstart your local business or helps provide your existing eco-consulting business with further training, infrastructure and research support necessary for your practice.
Green Irene is the industry leader when it comes to training Eco-Consultants and powering their home or business green […]
The William James Foundation business plan competition is exclusively for mission-driven entrepreneurs. Applicants receive feedback on their business plan from volunteer judges across the world (including yours truly!), and compete to win investment and other awards to help them launch their enterprise.
|image1|The William James Foundation’s Sustainable Business Plan Competition offers […]
Robert Bailey is a Capital Broker/Advisor to entrepreneurs and innovators in the renewable energy & biofuel industry, author, speaker on financing entrepreneurship and innovation. Rob often speaks about reverse engineering your way to “common sense” solutions. And having one or more “Plans B.” He is also the founder and producer of SourceNewport, the economic think […]
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- Green franchise opportunities: Other green business ideas
- Healthy Fast Food
- Farmer's Market
- Personal Trainer & Diet Planner
- Juice Bar and Smoothie Café
- Green Building Materials Store
- Permaculture and Urban Farming
- Edible and Organic Floristry
- Energy Efficiency Auditing
- Ecotourism and Sustainable Travel Planner
- Sustainable Coffee House
- Consignment Shop for Kids Clothing & Toys
- Natural Foods Co-op
- Sustainable Food Prep and Cooking Instruction
- Food Plant Nursery
- Mesh Network Telephone and Internet Company
- Drive-thru Coffee Stand & Espresso Shop
- Eco-Friendly House Cleaning Service
- Organic Backyard Garden Landscape Design
- Green Bed and Breakfast (B&B)
- Sustainable Mobile Food Vendor
- Biodiesel Cooperative
- Eco Friendly Pool and Spa Cleaning
- Green Wedding and Sustainable Event Planner
- Organic Farm
- Gift Basket Service
- Pedicab Company
- Used Books Vending Machines
- Organic Day Spa
- Restaurant Food Delivery Service
- Used Bicycle Retailer
- Landscape Maintenance in Arid climates
- Organic Food Delivery Service
- Outdoor Gear Consignment Shop
- Eco Concierge Service and Relocation Specialist
- Organic Community Supported Agriculture
- Sustainable Property Management
- Residential Solar