Marketing Communications for the Mission-Driven
Can you say what you do in under 15 seconds? If not, you might want to work on your pitch. Networking opportunities are just the tip of the iceberg. The real key is to be so effective in your communications that when you talk to someone at a cocktail party who’s not part of the […]
Webinar: Market Research
Getting to know your customers–no matter their shade of green.
Market research helps you focus your marketing efforts. Plan for 1 hour, depending on Q&A, and bring plenty of questions.
This class will cover:
Free, inexpensive, and more in-depth techniques in market research Identifying target market niches How to hone your […]
Webinar: Strategic Planning for Sanity and Success
Strategic Planning for Sanity and Success
Bring your vision to reality by ironing out your step-wise plan, with feedback from our strategic gurus. Plan for 1 hour, depending on Q&A, and bring plenty of questions.
This class will cover:
Visioning and the Mission Statement (with hilarious examples of past failures) Milestone […]
Have an innovative business idea that you think could make a difference? Just need the cash to make it happen? Calling all university students interested in low-carbon technologies and entrepreneurship! The new economy is largely dependent on clean energy technology and the US Department of Energy is hosting a premier opportunity to pitch your ideas: […]
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 […]
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 […]
Public relations can be your most powerful tool in marketing outreach, and it can also be your downfall.
Public relations includes marketing and advertising but sort of supercedes them to include pretty much any communications you have with customers and the general public. For instance, customer support following purchase is a PR […]
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- 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
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