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3 Effective Green Business Ideas that Work

By On May 7, 2013 · Leave a Comment · In Green Franchise Opportunities

The world is going green as men and women are showing bigger interest in the eco-friendly industry. Being green is no longer a subject that is limited to specific groups of people. It’s gaining wide popularity, which is why it presents a good opportunity for entrepreneurs who want to be a part of the […]

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“Start a Green Business Series”: Natural Foods Co-op

By On March 21, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Start a Green Business

A natural foods co-operative is a grocery store specializing in whole, healthy foods, and is organized business-wise as a co-operative.  Many times these co-operatives are worker owned, but many times community members are owners of their local food co-op as well.  Natural food co-ops, like the Mariposa Natural Foods Co-operative in Philadelphia, the Community […]

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Build a Green Small Business (McGraw-Hill)

By On March 5, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Publications, Start a Green Business

A Great Gift for that Aspiring Eco-Entrepreneur in Your Life

“One of the most important reads to foster a global economic transition to a green economy.”
–Horst Rechelbacher, Founder of Aveda.

 

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“Start a Green Business” Series: Farmer’s Market

By On February 22, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Start a Green Business

1. What is a farmer’s market?

Farmer’s markets are usually open-air, outdoor gatherings where growers and producers can sell their crops directly to consumers, as opposed to selling them to a grocery store.  Accoding to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the explosion in the number of farmer’s markets continues despite the […]

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