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Small Businesses Request Help Going Green

There are now more ways than ever for small businesses to save energy and go green.  Unfortunately, many of them are rather expensive.  As a result, the Federation of Small Businesses is asking the UK's government to provide incentives and make loans more accessible.

Small Businesses Favor Clean Energy In Survey

Although clean energy probably won't be cheap and accessible for a while - just compare the process of tracking down and installing a solar panel to filling up a car's gas tank - the majority of small business owners support it, according to a new survey.  They even support it to the point of favoring legislation.

Ways To Make Your Business More Green

Every person and business has a responsibility to reduce their environmental impact. That doesn’t mean you have to run or own a totally green business (though it’s awesome if you do!). It just means you need to do what you can to take less and give more. Here are eight simple ways you can reduce your impact on the earth—and save a few bucks too. Some are easier or more obvious than others. All are worth doing. 1) See the Light

Small Businesses Stand Ground On Environmental Issues

In case you were wondering, the recession hasn't caused the average small business to either take another look at coal or replace all of its light bulbs with the latest in LED technology.  A new report indicates that businesses' environmental policies have more or less remained the same.

A Focus On The Environment May Save Money

Earlier today, there was a small fire at Google's UK headquarters, and the incident (in which no one was hurt, but a tree was reported burned) fairly well illustrated that safety is more important than "greenness."  Still, a new report indicates that a focus on environmental issues can save small businesses money.

It's Now Easier Being Green

Going green is becoming quite trendy it seems, and luckily it is a noble trend, and one that can have an impact on the world we live in.

Is Every Day Earth Day for YOUR Business?

If every day is Earth Day for small businesses, maybe it's time to ask yourself if this applies to your own business. Let's face it. Not all businesses are out to help the environment. I'd be interested in seeing the actual percentage of small businesses that are creating environmentally friendly products or those that are dedicated to actually cleaning up the environment.

Being Green On Business Trips

Green pins, green shirts, and green beer - on Saint Patrick's Day, there's a definite theme.  And although it's not exactly the same thing, now seems like as good a time as any to talk about "green" business practices.