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Sustainable Business Practices

Sustainable Business Practices

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Discover the sustainable business practices that are becoming the tipping point of corporate responsibility.

  • The big business of small business [Infographic]

    Tue, Feb 26, 2013 12:47 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby

    Over the past decade, small businesses have created 65% of all new jobs and now employ just over half of the nation’s workforce.

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  • Downside of an OfficeMax and Office Depot merger

    Tue, Feb 19, 2013 10:41 AM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby

    If the two office supply retail stores merge, the result could be hundreds of vacant commercial buildings dotting the urban landscape.

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  • Should you file for bankruptcy?

    Mon, Feb 18, 2013 4:10 PM by Chad Brooks, BusinessNewsDaily

    Filing for bankruptcy is a complex process not to be taken lightly. But if you're considering it, thoroughly weigh your options first.

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  • NoNetz: An inspiring swimwear startup

    Fri, Feb 15, 2013 8:00 AM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby

    NoNetz is a New York small business startup that makes anti-chafe swimwear and the story behind this Made in America-focused company is inspiring.

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  • Watch: DoSomething.org does the Harlem Shake

    Thu, Feb 14, 2013 1:00 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby

    The Harlem Shake is taking the Internet by storm and even charities are getting in on the action.

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  • Why slacking off at work is a good thing

    Thu, Feb 14, 2013 11:20 AM by Chad Brooks, BusinessNewsDaily

    Researchers say that what could be seen as slacking off could just be an employee shifting and refocusing efforts, a positive sign of adaptability.

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  • How to improve time management as a small business owner

    Wed, Feb 13, 2013 3:39 PM by Chad Brooks, BusinessNewsDaily

    Time is money to small business owners, and these tips can help maximize one's chronological profit.

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  • Mark Zuckerberg is #2 on the Philanthropy 50

    Wed, Feb 13, 2013 11:15 AM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby

    The Facebook CEO's charitable contributions were good for the number 2 spot on this list of top philanthropists, behind billionaire Warren Buffett.

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  • Shoppers growing warmer on buying local

    Mon, Feb 11, 2013 11:49 AM by Chad Brooks, BusinessNewsDaily

    Communities with 'buy local first' initiatives saw, on average, revenue grow by 6.8 percent for all independent businesses.

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  • Would you drink treated toilet water?

    Fri, Feb 08, 2013 11:07 AM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby

    Although the idea sounds stomach turning at first, highly treated toilet water is being used to supplement freshwater supplies around the world.

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  • Whole Foods: How radical CEO created grocery empire

    Fri, Feb 08, 2013 9:58 AM

    Video: John Mackey doesn't believe in man-made global warming and takes a $1 annual salary.

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  • The top companies for female executives

    Thu, Feb 07, 2013 6:01 PM by Chad Brooks, BusinessNewsDaily

    Women still haven't been completely welcomed as office leaders, but here are some companies that have gone against the grain.

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  • Post office cutback fazes very few

    Thu, Feb 07, 2013 9:15 AM by David Mielach, BusinessNewsDaily

    The decision to keep Saturday delivery of packages but stop Saturday delivery of mail is expected to save the USPS $2 billion a year.

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  • Can working less save the planet?

    Wed, Feb 06, 2013 11:12 AM by Melissa Breyer

    More lazing about could help solve climate crisis, says a D.C. think tank. Could this help the post office justify stopping Saturday mail delivery?

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  • Live online water, food and energy debates

    Tue, Feb 05, 2013 3:27 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby

    The Guardian and SABMiller are hosting a live online debate on Feb. 6 about the water-food-energy nexus.

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