AOL Small Business http://smallbusiness.aol.com AOL Small Business http://smallbusiness.aol.com/media/feedlogo.gif AOL Small Business http://smallbusiness.aol.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/Top 10 Metropolitan Areas for Clean Economy Jobshttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/13/top-10-metropolitan-areas-for-clean-economy-jobs/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/13/top-10-metropolitan-areas-for-clean-economy-jobs/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/13/top-10-metropolitan-areas-for-clean-economy-jobs/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Of the 2.7 million U.S. clean economy jobs, major cities like New York City, Los Angeles and San Francisco employ workers in industries such as mass transit, while green manufacturing jobs are found mostly in the South and Midwest.

 

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]]>Alicia Ciccone2011-07-13T14:30:00+00:00Do Sustainability Efforts Pay Off for Businesses?http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/25/do-sustainability-efforts-pay-off-for-businesses/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/25/do-sustainability-efforts-pay-off-for-businesses/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/25/do-sustainability-efforts-pay-off-for-businesses/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

Almost three-quarters of business leaders say the benefits of their sustainability initiatives have exceeded their expectations, according to a new survey.

 

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]]>AccentureAccenture surveycorporate responsibilitygreen businessesNewssustainability initiativesTamara Schweitzer Raben2011-05-25T18:00:00+00:00High Gas Prices: Who are the Biggest Winners and Losers?http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/17/high-gas-prices-who-are-the-biggest-winners-and-losers/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/17/high-gas-prices-who-are-the-biggest-winners-and-losers/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/17/high-gas-prices-who-are-the-biggest-winners-and-losers/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

Small-business owners speak out about how gas prices are affecting their bottom line. Who's getting hit hardest ... and who's actually benefiting?

 

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]]>Business Trendscoping with gas pricesgas prices losersgas prices winnerssmall business gas pricesJulia L. Rogers and Geoff Williams2011-05-17T18:30:00+00:00Survey Says: Gas Prices Hurting Sales, May Lead to Layoffshttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/16/survey-says-gas-prices-hurting-sales-may-lead-to-layoffs/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/16/survey-says-gas-prices-hurting-sales-may-lead-to-layoffs/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/16/survey-says-gas-prices-hurting-sales-may-lead-to-layoffs/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , ,

Two-thirds of business owners say revenue is down as a result of high gas prices, according to a new survey.

 

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]]>Business Trendscommutingdaily deal e-mailsdaily deal sitesdaily dealsgasgas pricesgoing greengreengreen businessRieva Lesonskyrising gas pricesSurvey SaysRieva Lesonsky2011-05-16T16:00:00+00:00Clean Tech Companies Clean Up, with a Record $5.1 Billion in Investmentshttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/14/clean-tech-companies-clean-up-with-a-record-5-1-billion-in-inv/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/14/clean-tech-companies-clean-up-with-a-record-5-1-billion-in-inv/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/14/clean-tech-companies-clean-up-with-a-record-5-1-billion-in-inv/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

The clean tech industry rebounds in 2010 with a record $5.1 billion in VC and more than $188 billion in sales.

 

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]]>clean techclean tech businessclean tech small businessTamara Schweitzer Raben2011-03-14T22:30:00+00:00Winning Government Contracts: 5 Things You Need to Knowhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/12/06/how-to-win-government-contracts/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/12/06/how-to-win-government-contracts/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/12/06/how-to-win-government-contracts/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Uncle Sam spends billions of dollars every year. How to position your company to win government contracts.

 

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]]>5 Things You Need to KnowCentral Contractor RegistrationFederal Business Opportunitiesgetting government contractsgovernment contractshow to get a government contracthow to win a government contractNAICSsubcontractingwinning government contractsJulia L. Rogers2010-12-06T18:00:00+00:00The Next Big Idea? Atayne, Clothing Made Out of Trashhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/09/26/the-next-big-idea-atayne-clothing-made-out-of-trash/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/09/26/the-next-big-idea-atayne-clothing-made-out-of-trash/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/09/26/the-next-big-idea-atayne-clothing-made-out-of-trash/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , , ,

A jog on a humid day inspired Jeremy Litchfield to quit his job and start an athletic apparel company -- that makes its clothes from recycled, environmentally friendly materials.

 

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]]>AtayneB Corporationenvironmentally friendlyenvironmentally friendly clothinggreen businessgreen manufacturingJeremy Litchfieldrecycled bottlesrecycled clothingThe Next Big Ideaunique business ideasGeoff Williams2010-09-26T12:00:00+00:00What Is Your Message for BP?http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/07/13/what-is-your-message-for-bp/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/07/13/what-is-your-message-for-bp/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/07/13/what-is-your-message-for-bp/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , ,

The company responsible for the worst environmental disaster in U.S. history may be close to finally capping the oil leak. But the damage has already been done. We asked our Board of Directors whether BP can be fixed -- and how they would do it.

 

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]]>Board of DirectorsBPBP oil spillClint GreenleafGary WhitehillJennifer HillJulie JumonvilleLawrence GelburdLexy Funkoil spill cleanupPhil TownRob AdamsSteve StraussTony HaywardWarren BrownRod Kurtz2010-07-13T13:30:00+00:00Elon Musk Fires Back, Says He Was Never 'Broke'http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/07/09/elon-musk-fires-back-says-he-was-never-broke/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/07/09/elon-musk-fires-back-says-he-was-never-broke/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/07/09/elon-musk-fires-back-says-he-was-never-broke/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , ,

Musk, co-founder of PayPal and Tesla Motors, spoke out about his financial situation and ongoing divorce in a recent column.

 

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]]>Elon Musk brokeElon Musk Tesla founders fundinitial public offeringIPONewsPayPalSolarCitySpaceXTeslaTesla founderTesla founder brokeTesla IPOTesla MotorsRachel Leven2010-07-09T14:30:00+00:00Oil Spill Pay Czar Criticizes BP, Pushes for Bigger Payouts to Victimshttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/07/05/oil-spill-pay-czar-criticizes-bp-pushes-for-bigger-payouts-to-v/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/07/05/oil-spill-pay-czar-criticizes-bp-pushes-for-bigger-payouts-to-v/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/07/05/oil-spill-pay-czar-criticizes-bp-pushes-for-bigger-payouts-to-v/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , ,

Kenneth Feinberg, who is overseeing the $20 billion compensation fund, wants to pay businesses affected by the oil spill six months at a time, instead of month-by-month.

 

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]]>Rachel Leven2010-07-05T14:30:00+00:00On the Eve of an IPO, Tesla Founder Elon Musk Claims He's Brokehttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/06/22/on-the-eve-of-an-ipo-tesla-founder-elon-musk-claims-hes-broke/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/06/22/on-the-eve-of-an-ipo-tesla-founder-elon-musk-claims-hes-broke/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/06/22/on-the-eve-of-an-ipo-tesla-founder-elon-musk-claims-hes-broke/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , , ,

Musk, who co-founded PayPal and cashed out for $200 million, says he invested his last $35 million in Tesla Motors -- just as the company prepares to go public.

 

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]]>elon musk bankruptElon Musk brokeelon musk tesla founders fundinitial public offeringIPONewsPayPalSolarCitySpaceXTeslatesla foundertesla founder broketesla ipoTesla MotorsJanean Chun2010-06-22T18:00:00+00:00Cutting the Cord: The Future of Mobile Chargershttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/06/01/cutting-the-cord-the-future-of-mobile-chargers/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/06/01/cutting-the-cord-the-future-of-mobile-chargers/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/06/01/cutting-the-cord-the-future-of-mobile-chargers/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , , ,

The next generation of mobile chargers use the sun, wind, and even your clothing to power up all your gadgets.

 

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]]>Business Trendscell phonechargergadgetsgreengreen technologyMobilesmartphonesolar powerwind powerAmanda Kooser2010-06-01T18:30:00+00:00Virgin Establishes Fund for Green Companieshttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/05/26/virgins-richard-branson-establishes-fund-for-green-companies/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/05/26/virgins-richard-branson-establishes-fund-for-green-companies/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/05/26/virgins-richard-branson-establishes-fund-for-green-companies/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , ,

The $220 million fund will focus on established green technology companies.

 

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]]>clean technologygreen technologyinvestmentNational Venture Capital AssociationNewsRichard Bransonventure capitalVirginVirgin Green FundVirgin GroupGeoff Williams2010-05-26T13:00:00+00:00SBA Offers Relief to Businesses Affected by Oil Spillhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/05/11/sba-offers-disaster-relief-to-businesses-affected-by-oil-spill/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/05/11/sba-offers-disaster-relief-to-businesses-affected-by-oil-spill/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/05/11/sba-offers-disaster-relief-to-businesses-affected-by-oil-spill/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , ,

The Small Business Administration is offering emergency loans to Gulf Coast businesses that have taken a hit following the BP oil spill.

 

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]]>BPdisaster reliefemergency loansGulf CoastKaren Millsloansoil spillrestaurantsfood beverage companies affected by oil spillSBASmall Business AdministrationJulia L. Rogers2010-05-11T18:00:00+00:00