Notwithstanding the tidal wave of recent publicity, the organic movement is by no means a new movement. In 1940, Rodale, a Pennsylvania researcher used the term to describe a healthier practice of farming free of pesticides. And throughout, the organic community has occupied somewhat conflicting ... Views: 761
Small business are the core driver of the United States economy. There are estimated to be over 20 million such businesses in the USA. They employ 50.6 percent of the private sector workforce and represent over 95% of American exports.
According to the Small Business Administration, small ... Views: 521
The alternative energy cause has now reached a tipping point. The juxtaposition of oil prices skyrocketing over $115 a barrel and coal prices doubling has been essential in awakening a new sense of urgency about alternative fuel.
With US drivers paying close to $4.00 per gallon of petrol and ... Views: 744
Environmental advocacy is a diverse field. It encompasses both protecting the public from environmental harms and shielding the resources of nature. As gains have been garnered at the local, state and federal level, there is a growing understanding in the community that further gains will be ... Views: 1036
When you read about management and innovation strategies, most of the business press and news focus on for-profit companies. Yet, non-profits constitute a huge segment of our economy. According to the Urban Institute's National Center for Charitable Statistics, just the public charity sector ... Views: 821
Choosing a conference call service is not easy. Just type the phrase "conference call" into Google and you'll see dozens of providers. Fortunately, most of them differentiate themselves on a handful of factors. Understanding these elements, and thinking through their relative significance to the ... Views: 841
These days consumers are definitely feeling the pinch of increasing prices. From the gas pump to the grocery store, costs are leaping higher. But the phone bill is one place where savvy folks can still save. For most people, phone related expenses are a not insubstantial line-item in the typical ... Views: 706