Grow an eco-friendly business that creates limitless profit potential
From organic groceries to fuel-efficient cars and toxicity-free dry cleaning,
the opportunities to profit from a business that builds local communities, heals the
environment, and feeds the growing green demand are almost endless. As an entrepreneur who
has developed successful eco-friendly businesses, Scott Cooney gives you expert advice and
guidance on starting, building, and growing a green business--and then delivers a gold
mine of business ideas for every kind of product and service. Grow a Green Small Business
also gives you:
Green Entrepreneur Rules that will get you started on the right
footMarketing, advertising, and networking techniques that build a loyal customer base
Valuable resources, including green franchises, contacts, and web links for more
information
Whether you're a novice or a veteran business developer, Cooney points the way
to productivity and profit strategies you can build into any small business mo
Table of Contents
Pt. 1 So You Want to Become an Ecopreneur?
Pt. 2 Business Ideas for Your Green Endeavor
Dry Cleaning Services and Laundromats
Ecotourism and Related Services
Entertainment and Events
House and Office Services
Manufacturing and Wholesale Production
Personal Services
Publishing and Related Businesses
Retail Food and Food Services
Retail Nonfood Operations
Services to Businesses and Nonprofit Organizations
Other Types of Green Businesses
Appendix 1 Green Franchises and Other Team Opportunities
Appendix 2 Governmental and Other Resources for Small Businesses
Index
256 pages, Paperback