Most Active Articles 2009-11-24T10:38:45.551-05:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:sustainable-economy Angelo Fernando afernando591 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:376685953060382328-26b98e2e1dafb1b286ccb0c852392773 2009-11-22T21:35:07.877-05:00

As our colleagues at Green Inc. noted on Wednesday, California has adopted stringent energy consumption guidelines for televisions. But despite a lot of hand-wringing from the industry, when it comes to the availability of various models and technologies in the marketplace, the sky will not be falling.

As our colleagues at Green Inc. noted on Wednesday, California has adopted stringent energy consumption guidelines for televisions. But despite a lot of hand-wringing from the industry, when it comes to the availability of various models and technologies in the marketplace, the sky will not be falling. http://gadgetwise.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/20/a-look-at-californias-new-tv-energy-regs/?partner=rss&emc=rss Itamar Medeiros imedeiros325 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9475885624642125519-b8a9e97b3eaf4d6380d45e78933c588f 2009-11-22T21:16:48.590-05:00

A global emergency funding scheme to drastically reduce the destruction of tropical rainforests over the next five years was announced by the Prince of Wales today, with the US pledging $275m (£165m) towards rainforest protection. The plan relies on developed countries paying rainforest nations such as Brazil and Indonesia to reduce rates of deforestation and thereby cut carbon emissions.

A global emergency funding scheme to drastically reduce the destruction of tropical rainforests over the next five years was announced by the Prince of Wales today, with the US pledging $275m (£165m) towards rainforest protection. The plan relies on developed countries paying rainforest nations such as Brazil and Indonesia to reduce rates of deforestation and thereby cut carbon emissions. http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2009/nov/19/rainforest-funding-scheme-prince-charles Itamar Medeiros imedeiros325 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:18298428957923900610-d95f0644c585eb088fad492cac81905b 2009-11-21T11:56:52.636-05:00

“It is all too possible that we will fail to achieve sustainability, and that the blind watchmaker will once again…reset the balance of a severely diminished living Earth.” That’s the possibility that Tim Flannery hopes we can yet avoid.

“It is all too possible that we will fail to achieve sustainability, and that the blind watchmaker will once again…reset the balance of a severely diminished living Earth.” That’s the possibility that Tim Flannery hopes we can yet avoid. http://blog.cleantechies.com/2009/11/21/end-climate-change-create-sustainable-future/ Marco Schmoecker mschmoecker442 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13114951649191709514-d621428ebb82ce42a9196d3b2a647008 2009-11-19T14:27:44.004-05:00

Overall industrial production would have fallen except for a 1.6 percent surge for utilities. The Bankers Conference Board reports its index of leading economic indicators, which forecasts activity over the next six months into 2010, rose 0.3 percent last month, less than the 0.5 percent gain economists anticipated. The Mortgage Bankers Association nnounced more than 14 percent of American homeowners with a mortgage were either behind on their payments or in foreclosure at the end of September. Read Full Article Reports...

Overall industrial production would have fallen except for a 1.6 percent surge for utilities. The Bankers Conference Board reports its index of leading economic indicators, which forecasts activity over the next six months into 2010, rose 0.3 percent last month, less than the 0.5 percent gain economists anticipated. The Mortgage Bankers Association nnounced more than 14 percent of American homeowners with a mortgage were either behind on their payments or in foreclosure at the end of September. Read Full Article Reports... http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/mr-rickman/sustainable-business-news-services/us-economic-data-reports-flat-2010-market James Rickman jrickman047 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3716327332050599689-4fa05b56270934041955c770a51cb5c1 2009-11-18T13:21:57.478-05:00

According to Department of U.S. Labor Statistics, the self-employed aged 55 - 65 rose 33% in 2008, double the number of self-employed 25 - 35 year-olds. Research shows that approximately 22% of all new startup businesses are registered by people between 47 and 65 years of age. No matter how old you are, there is always that perceived often misleading label attached to your age.

According to Department of U.S. Labor Statistics, the self-employed aged 55 - 65 rose 33% in 2008, double the number of self-employed 25 - 35 year-olds. Research shows that approximately 22% of all new startup businesses are registered by people between 47 and 65 years of age. No matter how old you are, there is always that perceived often misleading label attached to your age. http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/mr-rickman/sustainable-business-news-services/seniors-and-women-small-business-startups-gain-mo James Rickman jrickman047 2 1 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8708872144250649603-73c18778b9353d869bc86bbe91568151 2009-11-17T10:06:44.253-05:00

The web had changed everything: markets were once again conversations between buyers and sellers (or, perhaps more importantly, buyers and buyers), and you'd better get involved or get left behind.

The web had changed everything: markets were once again conversations between buyers and sellers (or, perhaps more importantly, buyers and buyers), and you'd better get involved or get left behind. http://www.reuters.com/article/mnCorporateResponsibility/idUS334232051420091113 Dewita Soeharjono dsoeharjono430 2 1 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9318472212470208827-c3c3de02845b92cdbeae4c071c6c77a7 2009-11-18T13:19:42.787-05:00

In the U.S., the more than 25 million small business entrepreneurs employing 75% of the population are a driving force in the development of laptops, cell phones, PDAs, Netbooks, and free WiFi Internet connections now found at most shopping malls, hotels, public libraries or coffee shops. In this fashion, portable devices have inspired entrepreneurs to work from their home office, car or sitting on the beach redefining traditional paradigms. These wireless gadgets allow us to learn, fulfill and deliver high quality work from anywhere in the world. Read more...

In the U.S., the more than 25 million small business entrepreneurs employing 75% of the population are a driving force in the development of laptops, cell phones, PDAs, Netbooks, and free WiFi Internet connections now found at most shopping malls, hotels, public libraries or coffee shops. In this fashion, portable devices have inspired entrepreneurs to work from their home office, car or sitting on the beach redefining traditional paradigms. These wireless gadgets allow us to learn, fulfill and deliver high quality work from anywhere in the world. Read more... http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/mr-rickman/sustainable-business-news-services/small-business-innovation-trends-mobile-enterpris James Rickman jrickman047 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15831502311271383658-a1184583be649230bf835efdeaf754a5 2009-11-17T10:54:32.654-05:00

Today, Chinese and U.S. regulators including President Obama during his current Asian visit are preparing to announce the signed agreement encouraging Chinese (cash rich) financial institutions to buy into small and medium-sized banks in the...

Today, Chinese and U.S. regulators including President Obama during his current Asian visit are preparing to announce the signed agreement encouraging Chinese (cash rich) financial institutions to buy into small and medium-sized banks in the... http://chinaobamabankbailout.blogspot.com/ James Rickman jrickman047 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6972134232771028806-3f93aab4dbc53b275b7b182183612710 2009-11-17T20:10:43.125-05:00

Economic Data FED Reports Sluggish Recovery - Industrial production edged up 0.1 percent last month, the Fed reported Tuesday. It was the poorest showing since output fell 0.4 percent in June. Since then, industrial output had posted strong gains, helped by a rebound in auto production. GDP has been revised to around 2.8 percent for the third quarter, then slip to 2.5 percent in the current quarter. Some analysts predict GDP growth will slip to around 1.5 percent in the first half of next year.

Economic Data FED Reports Sluggish Recovery - Industrial production edged up 0.1 percent last month, the Fed reported Tuesday. It was the poorest showing since output fell 0.4 percent in June. Since then, industrial output had posted strong gains, helped by a rebound in auto production. GDP has been revised to around 2.8 percent for the third quarter, then slip to 2.5 percent in the current quarter. Some analysts predict GDP growth will slip to around 1.5 percent in the first half of next year. http://useconomicdatanovember.blogspot.com/ James Rickman jrickman047 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14249318772556726024-a9fa8701eb3c6f2444c49a1857649b03 2009-11-17T13:47:39.311-05:00

After several false starts, 2010 finally could be the year when smart meters go global. The technology, which lets energy companies and consumers more closely monitor their electricity consumption, has many champions. The U.S. government has...

After several false starts, 2010 finally could be the year when smart meters go global. The technology, which lets energy companies and consumers more closely monitor their electricity consumption, has many champions. The U.S. government has... http://www.businessweek.com/globalbiz/content/nov2009/gb20091116_319929.htm Dewita Soeharjono dsoeharjono430 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1541995313556473783-39da303a2d631dcc556a94bddbf42443 2009-11-17T11:13:32.527-05:00

President Obama gave China a frank, open address to stop censoring the Internet access of the Chinese people, voicing the value of the tool that promotes innovation and helped him win the White House - stating to the tightly controlled Chinese hosts not to fear a little constructive criticism from the people. Watch LIVE VIDEO ONLINE

President Obama gave China a frank, open address to stop censoring the Internet access of the Chinese people, voicing the value of the tool that promotes innovation and helped him win the White House - stating to the tightly controlled Chinese hosts not to fear a little constructive criticism from the people. Watch LIVE VIDEO ONLINE http://obamachinesevideo.blogspot.com/ James Rickman jrickman047 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3330072608139377981-01850f01678179e82fec27cec5fab4b8 2009-11-11T15:22:35.846-05:00

New report shows that some of the same pressures that have pushed California toward economic disaster are wreaking havoc in a number of other states, with potentially damaging consequences for the entire country. Find out how fiscally sound your state is by reading this report.

New report shows that some of the same pressures that have pushed California toward economic disaster are wreaking havoc in a number of other states, with potentially damaging consequences for the entire country. Find out how fiscally sound your state is by reading this report. http://statebudgetreport.blogspot.com/ James Rickman jrickman047 7 7 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5451394482030969591-cc5e8e2716fd0a7e22f3962f44094632 2009-11-13T12:49:18.198-05:00

Great article details holiday tree sales facts, pricing and tips. See new White House Tree 2009 online. Find out how to pickout your tree. What to look for from local tree farmers and ways to save during holiday shopping season.

Great article details holiday tree sales facts, pricing and tips. See new White House Tree 2009 online. Find out how to pickout your tree. What to look for from local tree farmers and ways to save during holiday shopping season. http://christmastreefacts.blogspot.com/2009/11/christmas-tree-facts-prices-and-tips.html James Rickman jrickman047 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14927846118644432514-b503a1cbcd775c3dab3f92ededb3d949 2009-11-12T15:41:05.779-05:00

The U.S. Green Building Council predicts that green building will support 7.9 million U.S. jobs and pump $554 billion into the American economy. They found that the green building sector generates $2.6 trillion in annual revenue, employ...

The U.S. Green Building Council predicts that green building will support 7.9 million U.S. jobs and pump $554 billion into the American economy. They found that the green building sector generates $2.6 trillion in annual revenue, employ... http://greeneconomypost.com/green-building-8-million-jobs-6106.htm Tracey de Morsella tdemorsella126 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16686723681873496323-b6b0bd46bd38594f73b47554cd938343 2009-11-13T04:04:16.217-05:00

Al Gore delivered the keynote address to green building professionals at the Greenbuild conference. He praised the leadership of the USGBC for bringing real change to the marketplace. He also urged the crowd to take responsibility for expanding green building globally and to call out greenwashing.

Al Gore delivered the keynote address to green building professionals at the Greenbuild conference. He praised the leadership of the USGBC for bringing real change to the marketplace. He also urged the crowd to take responsibility for expanding green building globally and to call out greenwashing. http://greeneconomypost.com/al-gore-addresses-green-building-community-at-greenbuild-6110.htm Tracey de Morsella tdemorsella126 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14022907646913351195-4752042f53248d99e40a233b484faa91 2009-11-13T11:33:56.318-05:00

As debate heats up around the proposals for clean energy legislation in Congress, one of the main points of contention is the amount of money it will cost. More specifically, everyone wants to know how the average American household will be impacted by the respective energy bills in the House (Waxman-Markey’s American Clean Energy and Security Act) and the Senate (Kerry-Boxer’s Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act).

As debate heats up around the proposals for clean energy legislation in Congress, one of the main points of contention is the amount of money it will cost. More specifically, everyone wants to know how the average American household will be impacted by the respective energy bills in the House (Waxman-Markey’s American Clean Energy and Security Act) and the Senate (Kerry-Boxer’s Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act). http://blog.cleantechies.com/2009/11/13/how-will-clean-energy-legislation-affect-electricity-prices/ Ceylan (Oney) Thomson coney672 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15090786840600310611-00a459ecd688fcc99ce39250ffe55d99 2009-11-10T17:11:02.916-05:00

As the choices of new marketing strategies and initiatives evolve, organizations constantly reevaluate what marketing initiatives to pursue. Learn to help your organization determine how much to invest in from one vehicle versus another?

As the choices of new marketing strategies and initiatives evolve, organizations constantly reevaluate what marketing initiatives to pursue. Learn to help your organization determine how much to invest in from one vehicle versus another? http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/mr-rickman/sustainable-business-news-services/increase-sales-using-dynamic-marketing James Rickman jrickman047 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3418197424098973555-1f275434dbd6154dcfcfe5f77d583b25 2009-11-07T18:10:46.157-05:00

Improving sales, particularly in highly competitive industries, requires leadership from within that must create a career growth-oriented atmosphere that thrives on constant improvement, regardless of market conditions. Managers often find by showing some “love”, it helps to recruit and retain high product sales team members. Do you have that employee who complains loudly? Which type of employees is more productive for your sales organization?

Improving sales, particularly in highly competitive industries, requires leadership from within that must create a career growth-oriented atmosphere that thrives on constant improvement, regardless of market conditions. Managers often find by showing some “love”, it helps to recruit and retain high product sales team members. Do you have that employee who complains loudly? Which type of employees is more productive for your sales organization? http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/mr-rickman/sustainable-business-news-services/effective-sales-teams-higher-revenues James Rickman jrickman047 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10963443885996008100-faaf0d753a14fd6276183d89a846556e 2009-11-09T10:00:52.395-05:00

Automakers sold a total of 1.2 million cars and trucks, the government-sanctioned China Association of Auto Manufacturers announced November 8, 2009. China's October auto sales 72% from a year earlier, outpacing U.S. sales for another month, according to data reported Monday.

Automakers sold a total of 1.2 million cars and trucks, the government-sanctioned China Association of Auto Manufacturers announced November 8, 2009. China's October auto sales 72% from a year earlier, outpacing U.S. sales for another month, according to data reported Monday. http://chinacarsalesoct.blogspot.com/ James Rickman jrickman047 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17487092683246389073-61a905cdadb6dc5a90617970bb860397 2009-11-04T14:35:09.460-05:00

Technology and Wilderness needed

Technology and Wilderness needed http://www.wabash.edu/news/displaystory.cfm?news_ID=7201 Richard Seshie srichardahedor170 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9370417203165298255-c1fa9a63037bbfc2996883b20f9b7864 2009-11-07T18:40:21.661-05:00

As the unemployment rate continued to spiral upward over 10.2% for October 2009. Mixed data includes factory orders in the U.S. while companies focus on internal costs controls for better productivity. Entrepreneurs offer innovative solutions to creating jobs in America.

As the unemployment rate continued to spiral upward over 10.2% for October 2009. Mixed data includes factory orders in the U.S. while companies focus on internal costs controls for better productivity. Entrepreneurs offer innovative solutions to creating jobs in America. http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/mr-rickman/sustainable-business-news-services/sustainable-job-employment-solutions-usa James Rickman jrickman047 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17514397797518436233-2c5f4f98c89bd21801e7e44402bcf562 2009-11-07T18:25:30.812-05:00

Several foolproof ways exist to drive traffic to your website using your unique content. To get your web pages listed high in the SEO rankings you may need to use a number of strategies. For example, articles should be carefully drafted containing keyword rich body of the text, Meta tags and several content links. A very important thing is focus on using keywords in your SEO summary entries. Routinely use keyword URL names for article web pages coupled with effective Title Tag that will appear in search engines.

Several foolproof ways exist to drive traffic to your website using your unique content. To get your web pages listed high in the SEO rankings you may need to use a number of strategies. For example, articles should be carefully drafted containing keyword rich body of the text, Meta tags and several content links. A very important thing is focus on using keywords in your SEO summary entries. Routinely use keyword URL names for article web pages coupled with effective Title Tag that will appear in search engines. http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/mr-rickman/sustainable-business-news-services/website-sales-content-solutions-driving-more-web- James Rickman jrickman047 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:408421537214904563-920aa8f77b938f6ca2198fb19927e796 2009-11-07T18:15:20.007-05:00

When telesales is done right, the experience is most rewarding. Many people don't like it very much because it requires hard work, discipline and consistency. Let's face it, closing the sale is a lot more fun. Here are some tips to make your power dialing experience more effective.

When telesales is done right, the experience is most rewarding. Many people don't like it very much because it requires hard work, discipline and consistency. Let's face it, closing the sale is a lot more fun. Here are some tips to make your power dialing experience more effective. http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/mr-rickman/sustainable-business-news-services/sales-power-dialing-results-art-not-simply-techno James Rickman jrickman047 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7302695504398646012-5efabd655396fe16b78a8e10badb7c56 2009-10-29T11:50:20.707-04:00

Whatever Baby Boomers are doing, people want to figure it out.

Whatever Baby Boomers are doing, people want to figure it out. http://www.sobabyboomer.com/2009/10/future-sustainable-lifestyle-of-boomers.html John Agno jagno444 3 2 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11395630586875391255-f1a4c6dd116e606471ec9b578539c465 2009-11-03T13:30:13.094-05:00

“So much of the focus has been on getting employers to hire i.e. add jobs instead given the global economic stagnation it’s much more realistic and effective to enable unemployed individuals to ‘create’ their own jobs by fostering small business entrepreneurship. There’s a measurable, huge difference between the two approaches. It’s the key to achieving sustainable economic recovery in America.” Author Quote – Mr. J Rickman, CEO (November 3, 2009)

“So much of the focus has been on getting employers to hire i.e. add jobs instead given the global economic stagnation it’s much more realistic and effective to enable unemployed individuals to ‘create’ their own jobs by fostering small business entrepreneurship. There’s a measurable, huge difference between the two approaches. It’s the key to achieving sustainable economic recovery in America.” Author Quote – Mr. J Rickman, CEO (November 3, 2009) http://seekingalpha.com/instablog/321507-james-rickman/34172-sustainable-job-creation-solutions-for-unemployed-americans?source=new_post_submission James Rickman jrickman047 1 1 0 0