Cutting the amount of energy you use in your business is an easy way to do a favor for both the environment and your bottom line. Businesses waste electricity all the time – by leaving appliances plugged in (even when turned off, many appliances still use electricity – think of the digital clock on your [...]
The New York Times today highlights work-sharing plans, which offer an alternative to layoffs for cash-strapped businesses. Seventeen states offer work-sharing, whereby businesses can reduce workers’ hours and traditional state unemployment funds will provide a portion of the reduced pay. Participating states include North Carolina and Massachusetts (among others), with a push for this type [...]
A public presentation by Smart Green author, Jonathan Estes, will be hosted by the Center for Sustainable Enterprise at UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School on Monday, March 16 at 6pm. At the subsequent reception early release copies of the book will be available. Mr. Estes, CEO of Strategic Measures, Inc., will present his model for creating more [...]
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