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Andrew Savitz recalls a conversation he had with a purchasing manager at a large telecommunications company. The man was adamant that social responsibility had nothing to do with his job, which was to buy products at the lowest price.
“Would you buy [...]
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Take the Lead in the Green Revolution
With environmental concerns a top issue for consumers everywhere, the green market is the next big boom industry for entrepreneurs looking to make money-and make a difference.
“Kermit is wrong! It’s easy being green…just read Croston’s book. He provides a terrific guide to an amazing array of [...]
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Everyone dreams at some point in their lives of living the good life, albeit not in terms of the BBC comedy series. In this revised and fully updated edition of John Seymour’s classic guide to self-sufficiency, the dream becomes more attainable. Now running a School [...]
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From Publishers Weekly
Firms that take ideas seriously take their employees’ thinking seriously, and employees who think are employees who are alive. Thus argue Robinson and Schroeder, management academics and corporate creativity consultants. Ideas are the life force of corporations, they say, and managers who recognize [...]
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“Do you think going green will give you a competitive advantage, even save you money? Do you think your customers are more likely to buy if you are green? Do you want to do better by the environment and your community? If so, you are not alone. Many feel the need to go [...]
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Locally grown produce and specialty farm products are finding eager new customers every season. Farmers’ markets sprout up every spring, luring tourists and locals with pasture-raised meats, organic vegetables and fruit, artisanal cheeses, and a seemingly endless assortment of baked goods, handmade condiments, and craft items. Restaurants and grocery stores feature [...]
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Shuman begins his book about the “local-first” movement by describing his annual trip to Wal-Mart to purchase a sturdy yet inexpensive pair of sneakers; he concludes it with a visit to his physical therapist, who tells him those same sneakers have exacerbated his [...]
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Anyone wondering what that “values” buzz after the 2004 election was about, and what it means for business, religion and politics, will find solid answers in this analysis by a former Clinton aide, one of the masterminds behind the 2004 Bush-Cheney campaign and [...]
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“Extremely functional and organized approach to fundraising.” — Boardsource (formerly National Center for Nonprofit Boards)
“In comprehensive fashion, the author addresses every relevant aspect: major gifts, leadership, personal solicitation, donor cultivation, and more.” — Fund Raising Management Magazine
“Step by step advice on getting major gifts … [...]
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If your company wants to save money currently spent on waste hauling, disposal, and clean-up costs, while protecting the environment, this is the book for you. Let Trash to Cash serve as your implementation guide to an effective, on-going corporate paper recycling and waste reduction program.Berman addresses the major issues and [...]
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