Green Jobs

Green Business Trends: The Changing Shape of Corporations

Companies are turning green like never before – and we’re not talking money. Green business is now viewed as being cutting edge, environmentally-friendly, and an asset to future growth, all at once. And now is a great time to get involved. Small changes can have a big impact, so don’t think you need to have millions or even thousands dedicated to make a difference. As you’ll see, it’s all about creativity and personalizing solutions based on your specific industry. Read on for inspiration on ways that your company can turn over a new leaf, so to speak. Read more…

Green Jobs Revolution

Van Jones begins this video with the statement that, “we need a green economy that is strong enough to lift people out of poverty.” This is from the Everything’s Cool Activist DVD. For more information on the film and campaign, go to www.everythingscool.org

How to Find a Green Job

By: gbb.org News

Finding a green job can be difficult, but rewarding. Here is a list of resources to search for a green job.

Where to start:

• E: The Environmental Magazine’s list of booming eco-friendly job sectors is good place to start for inspiration.

• Grist, TreeHugger, EnvironmentalCareer.com, HotJobs, and Sustainable Business Green Dream Jobs‘ listings are drawn from throughout the country.

• Idealist.org Job Search specializes in nonprofits; search on “environmental & ecology” or “energy conservation & green living.”

• Green Jobs is all about the burgeoning area of renewable energy.

• The National Park Service has 16,000 permanent employees and another 10,000 seasonal jobs to fill each year, from Hawaii to Yellowstone.

• Business for Social Responsibility Jobs Board lists openings at such big names such as the Walt Disney Company.

• World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms connects volunteers with organic farms around the planet — not paid work per se, but a great way to see the world.

• Green Business Bureau’s Green Directory. Find a business that is commited to implementing green practices and holds a green business certification.

Green Business Certification. Why?

At GreenSmartNow.org, our mission is to foster environmental awareness among businesses and promote business practices that are both environmentally responsible and commercially beneficial. Our Green Certification Partner The Green Business Bureau  has designed a cutting-edge web-based and tool and program that provides businesses the road map they need to implement eco-friendly practices in the work place that will have a real impact on the environment and your business. 

Why Going Green Makes Business Sense  

1 Gain a Marketing Edge

By going “Green” you can differentiate yourself from your competitors and tailor your business to a growing base of green consumers. 

2 Gain New Customers

Eco-friendly is customer-friendly because your customers want to feel good about who they do business with. 

3 Bring Employees Together 

Creating a sustainable business will keep employees happy and excited about their workplace. People value working in a socially-conscious environment. 

4 Help Reduce Costs 

Protecting the environment means protecting your bottom line. You can reduce costs and grow revenue by following the simple green business solutions offered by the GBB. 

5 Protect the Environment 

With so many corporations irresponsibly wasting resources and dumping contaminants into our air and water supply, the planet needs a hero. It doesn’t matter if your business is Mighty Mouse or the Hulk. By doing your part to save the earth, you give society someone to look up to. 

Please click here or use the Green Biz Certification link above to learn more about this valuable step in greening your business

Companies Increasingly Turn to Environmental Actions to Cut Costs

Fom Blog: gbb.org

While this recession has broken the mold in many ways, one surprising outcome is that corporate environmental activity has survived, even thrived during as companies increasingly turn to environmental actions to cut costs, comply with customer demands, and remain competitive, according to the annual “State of Green Business” report produced by GreenBiz.com

You may be inclined to think that the difficult economy of the past two years may have caused companies to put their green initiatives on hold. But, in a recent survey of CEO’s conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers, more than 60 percent of CEOs said their companies are moving forward with green initiatives and believe those efforts will improve their company’s reputation. Overall, the recession had little impact on the green momentum: 61 percent of companies with green initiatives saw no effect of the recession on their strategies and 17 percent raised such investment each year.

These companies recognize that consumers’ concern for the environment has morphed into behaviors that are at least somewhat recession-resistant. When public relations firm Edelman surveyed 6,000 global consumers, they found that 87 percent believed it was their “duty” to contribute to a better environment and that even in a recession, 55 percent would pay more for a brand if it supported a cause in which they believed. Plus, as is the case with most corporate priorities, going for green makes sense in financial terms.

When it comes to your invoice, bill or statement, some simple and smart green initiatives can also provide meaningful financial benefits to your company. You can “get green (money) by going green”. Here are some tips:

• Consider changing the layout of your customer document from landscape to portrait. This will reduce the page count and potentially reduce mailing costs.
• Aim to maximize every sheet. Put some thought into your design and layout and consider options such as duplex printing. Again you will reduce production and delivery costs.
• Turn your invoice, bill or statement into a valuable marketing tool. It is the only “must read” document your customer receives from you. You have a captive audience…what are you telling them? Are you taking full opportunity of your upsell and cross sell opportunities? Done right, you can significantly increase your revenues while eliminating the costs associated with direct mail marketing campaigns and other, less effective, sales initiatives. You may even be able to eliminate certain bill inserts, by using effective messaging on the bill, or statement.
• What about converting more customers to electronic documents? This is the ultimate in cutting paper usage, as well as saving on supplies and postage.

These are just a few of the many “go green” opportunities that can translate into cold hard cash for your company. So go ahead…be green!

How to Green your Business

Here at GreenSmartNow.com we are always on the lookout for informative articles on Going Green and Greening our economy for a better world. We are particularly devoted to helping others start Green Businesses. Please click and read the article below.

How to Green your Business | Bukisa.com#.

Another Green Business Idea

What is Hubze? Who is Hubze?

By MGJack: www.hubze.mgjack.com

Just imagine this. Would it not be great to have only ONE place you had to go online to be social? Right now many of us have to perform the overwhelming task of signing onto and posting to all our social networking sites. Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, FriendFinder, Ning and all these other social networks…and the truth is…it is a lot of work. I mean should social networking not be fun and easy to do so we in fact do it. Add to that the fact that many of us use social networking as a business application promoting our business and building are brands.

How do we fix this? Enter Hubze. Hubze plans to simplify your life by giving you a platform where you only have to go to ONE place to enter any content. One place to blog, update, share, chat, email, market and search. One place to simplify your online life.

Hubze is not going to be just another social network. Hubze is not going to be just another online marketing system. Hubze is going to be the ONE STOP SHOP you need! And at Hubze simplifying your online life is only the beginning.

Hubze is all about what it’s founders call “Elegant Organization” This concept allows you to bring all of your social interactions into one place. Twitter, Facebook, Direct Matches, Linkedin, BetterNetworker, Myspace, etc. and post to all of them at the push of a button from one single platform. The Hubze MeCard is only the tip of the iceburg here and will be the first of many other services to come. Recently Hubze let out of the bag that they will provide a service that will allow anyone to customize the look and feel of there Facebook page similar to the customization folks enjoy in MySpace. The HubzeCard will always be a free service for all who sign up. For more information on Hubze and to get the HubzeCard service free go to: www.hubze.mgjack.com  for full details. You must be invited by another Hubze member like me so Click and join for FREE.

Five Ways Going Green Can Help Your Business Save Money

How To Start A Green Business For Free

Reposted from: GreenBizPlan

1.  Make a short plan using these guidelines; 

* What do you want to do?

Make sure its something you love or is a good fit for your personality or unique talents. Never do it just for the money.

* Who are your customers?  

 Why do they need or want you? How much can they afford to spend? Where can you find them to market your product or service?  How often will they buy your product? How long will they want your product or service? (for example; teens may only be your customer for 5 years or less) How likely are they to tell others about your product?

After you figure out your profit decide how many customers you need or want each week.  Start small and build this number over 1 year. Realistic goals are critical here! Read more…