Build a Green Small Business: Profitable Ways to Become an Ecopreneur (Paperback)

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Product Description

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 foot
• Marketing, 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 model.

About the Author

Scott Cooney has started, grown, and sold three successful green businesses in the past five years, and is currently working as project manager for a global sustainability consulting firm.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (October 24, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071602933
• ISBN-13: 978-0071602938
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #241,158 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Great green roadmap for an entrepreneur at any level!, February 19, 2009

By	Jon Gensler (Boston, MA USA) - See all my reviews

Scott has done a tremendous job of breaking down many of the best green business opportunities into actionable ideas for the next generation of entrepreneurs. He lays out a broad swath of business ideas and gives concrete steps to take to make them happen. He has created a quick resource for someone starting out with direction, and an easy to follow approach for a passionate someone who may not be sure about what kind of business would be best for them.
If you want to start a sustainable small business, this book is for you!

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Book For The Green Entrepreneur, February 13, 2009

By	D. Arthur "www.GreenBusinessOwner.com" (Pacific Northwest) - See all my reviews

Build a Green Small Business: Profitable Ways to Become an Ecopreneur, is a look at the opportunities and recent trends in the green economy as well as simple but effective ways to plan and create your green business, market economically, and find your customers. Cooney points out valuable resources and sage business advice that could make a significant difference for the fledgling green entrepreneur. This book is obviously the result of extensive research and a true passion for a cleaner planet and a better way of doing business. My copy sits on my desk and I refer to it all the time.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book- Very Inspiring, December 14, 2008

By	R.S. (NC) - See all my reviews

Loved the book. With the economy the way it is, this book was really relevant for me. I am going to start a green landscaping business and winter is the perfect time to get started. "Build a green small business" had a lot of good ideas for this business and many more.
Good Luck