ANLA to Host SBA Tree Bill
Fly-In
from ANLA
On July 21, 2010, ANLA will be hosting a one day fly-in for industry members wishing to advocate for passage of H.R. 4509 and S. 3279. These bills would reauthorize the SBA's National Small Business Tree Planting Program. Despite bi-partisan support
for H.R. 4509 and S. 3279, the opportunity for passage this year is diminishing in the face of a crowded Congressional calendar and looming midterm elections. If you are interested, join us in Washington, DC for a day of education and advocacy on the Small Business Environmental Stewardship Assistance Act. Registration is free and ANLA will schedule meetings on your behalf.
For more information, please contact Corey Connors at cconnors@anla.org, or
by phone at (202) 789-2900. More
    
Interview Questions Every Business Should Avoid
from Bloomberg Businessweek
Interviewing potential employees is an important part of owning and operating a business. Every organization has to interview people and each interviewer has his or her own way of conducting interviews to determine if he or she thinks a potential candidate will be a good fit and valuable asset to the company. But few interviewers really know what they can and can’t ask. More
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| Retailers Devise Novel Ways to Revive
Sales
from The New York Times
Tired of waiting for spending to rebound on its own, retailers are taking matters into their own hands. Stores like Sam's Club, Target, Toys "R" Us, Staples and Office Depot are offering unconventional promotions meant not only to attract
visitors to stores, but also to get them feeling profligate. Sam's Club is introducing a program in which it facilitates loans for shoppers of up to $25,000, backed by the Small Business Administration. Target will give its credit card holders 5 percent discounts. Toys "R" Us is instituting a holiday fund program where it adds to shoppers' savings, and Staples and Office Depot are giving away office products for a penny or at no cost. More
Report: U.S. Green Building Market Will Balloon to $173.5 Billion by 2015
from Fast Company
The growth in green building will lead to a number of changes in the larger building market, according to EL Insights: Construction workers will increasingly seek out green training programs, companies will spend more cash on green building technology (GE is already doing with its ecomagination initiative), and homes touting green building features will do better on the real estate
market. More
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MasterTag introduces two new nursery tags. Available as a folding or card style tag. Large landscape photos and detailed inset of
key attributes such as flower, leaf color or fruit. Text information is based on extensive consumer research. Available with or without bar code, price and D.O.R. Comprehensive variety listing.
| How Sustainable Are Green
Mansions?
from Construction Digital
Sarah Susanka, a residential architect and creator of the "Not So Big" philosophy of home building, believes that green homes are, by definition, smaller homes. Fewer resources are needed to construct them and less energy is required
to maintain them. Susanka’s less-is-more message is part of a growing rift in the otherwise idyllic world of eco-friendly housing. More
Good, But Not Great, Rebound
from Logistics Management
Beacon Economics' forecast for the U.S. economy continues to be optimistic — in the short run. But that’s the short run, analysts added, and a solid 2010 does not necessarily mean the same for 2011 or 2012. Indeed, Beacon Economics is growing more
pessimistic about the medium run. More
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| 5 Social Media Trends to Watch Right Now
from Mashable
With social media itself an exponentially growing trend that’s here to stay, many companies both small and large are keeping tabs on new social technologies as they emerge. With new sites, services, apps and practices that help businesses connect more directly with customers coming online at a rapid pace, it’s often
helpful to zoom out a bit and keep an eye on upcoming trends on the cusp or just over the horizon. More
Welsh University Developing Fungus as Pesticide Alternative
from BBC News
Researchers at Swansea University say they have come up with a naturally occurring alternative to pesticides to protect a wide range of crops. They are using a fungus to target vine weevils and western flower thrips which are a problem around the world. They claim it could be a safe, green alternative to chemicals and save growers time and money. More
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15 Things Every Business Owner Should Know
from Inc.
Cash crunches happen from time to time, but if they are chronic at your company, then you may have to re-think the way you do business.
Though cash-flow squeezes often seem mystifying, there are only a few explanations: Your gross margins may be too low, caused by discounted prices or out-of-control direct costs. Your overhead, including rent and payroll, may be too high. Your payment terms may be too liberal or your billing procedures too slack. More
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from Greenhouse Management & Production
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Connecticut Bans Pesticides on School Grounds
from Lawn &
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Target Gives Up On
Gardening
from Today's Garden Center
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JP Morgan Chase Offers Small Businesses Rate Cut if They Hire
from Garden Center Magazine
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