Just a quick reminder to those of you who wanted to take part in the motivation interview series: Get your answers in! I’m missing responses from a number of writers who have said they wanted to take part, and although you’re not obligated, everyone is excited to see what you have to say!
There’s still time. I’ll be accepting the interviews through the end of the month. Even if you haven’t emailed me yet, you can still do so (allison-at-abcontentonline.com), and I’ll send you the questionnaire. Get those interviews in so that I can feature you and your sites during the …read more

It is with a sad heart that I must tell you all that I’m leaving Greener Assets, effective Feb. 1, 2009. I’ve enjoyed writing here, but I’ve accepted a green business writing position elsewhere, and combined with my freelance work, I’m way too busy to devote the kind of time this blog really deserves.
There’s good news though! I have full confidences that the Bizzia/b5media staff will find a new writer to take over this blog – and hopefully he or she will be starting soon, with a fresh look at how to green your business. So, this isn’t the end …read more

Since I’ve taken over Greener Assets, I’ve done a little bit of everything. I give tips for small business owners and managers trying to go green, as well as tips for business professionals who aren’t necessarily owners, but who are interested green investing, green business travel, and other green work topics.
I also cover news – when major companies go green or are caught doing things that are not green, I let you know.
But now that I’ve been here for awhile, I want to know what YOU want. Whether you’re a long-time reader or this is your first visit here, …read more

Tomorrow, the summer solstice will occur at 23:59 UT. It is the first time since 1975 that it hasn’t occurred on June 21. To celebrate, b5media is hosting “The Great Blog Off” on June 20.
A number of bloggers around the network will be posting hourly in order to raise money for charity. I’m not able to participate, but many of the blogs here at the business channel will be. Please stop by and leave your comments as a support and, if you are so inclined, consider making a donation to our charity – Accion.

There’s so much information out there about going green with your office, but let’s face it – many of us run a small business that isn’t an office. My mother works for a winery. My dad used to own a deli/meat shop. My aunt runs a hair salon. Sure, I bet a lot of readers coming through here have accounting firms and law firms and other such traditional kinds of offices.
But what about the rest of you?
That’s why I’m introducing the “Go Green with your Small Business” series. Every few days, I’ll be featuring a type of small business that …read more

Earlier this month, I reported that Office Depot was introducing a new, greener line of products. The line was officially unveiled last Thursday and I’m hoping that other companies will do the same things – find more environmentally-friendly ways to produce the goods they sell.
Today, I got some “junk mail” from Office Depot. On second look, though, it isn’t really junk – they’re offering some really good coupons. Although some of these can ONLY be used in-store, there are also a few that can be used online. As I don’t need anything from Office Depot right now, I’m offing …read more

April 24 is Take Your Sons and Daughters to Work Day. In honor of that, the Business Channel here at b5media is hosting a “when I grow up” comment contest!
At stake is a $25 gift card for Barnes and Noble, so this is definitely a contest you want to win!
All you have to do to win is leave a comment on this post telling me what you, as a child “wanted to be when you grew up.”
(And hey, if you’re still growing up, that’s ok too! This contest is open to people who haven’t reached their goals …read more

Dear Readers,
Welcome to an all-new Greener Assets! The blogger formerly running this website, Ali, has moved on to other projects, so I’ll now be bring your your daily green news and tips. To make things easy on you – my name is Allison (Alli) as well!
I hope that if you were a regular reader of Ali’s, you’ll stick around (and consider subscribing to our RSS feed or via email – links are on the sidebar). There will, however, be a few changes to this blog in the coming weeks. I’m really excited about these changes, and I think you will …read more

I have had a great time being the green biz gal here at b5media for the past six months but it’s time for me to move on. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed working with all the great bloggers here and having a great bunch of readers. I hope you’ve all had as much fun as I have.
But just because I’m moving on doesn’t mean the green biz blog stops! Stay tuned with the new Greener Assets blogger who is going to take this blog to the next level.
It’s been a pleasure, thanks everybody! Cheers, Ali

This is pretty much totally off topic but it could fall under the follow your instincts, beat your own drum, don’t just keep doing what you’re doing because everybody else is, and let’s just say that, in the spirit of diversion, can apply to following your green business dreams.
There are a few blogs I read that have little to do with the environment and two of my favorites were recently honored at SXSW – which many a b5er attended BTW. Not that I needed any validation to justify these internet sidetracks from my work day but apparently there are a …read more