I love it when a company built on social responsibility surges ahead. That’s the case with Recyclebank, a company whose business model is cleaning up the planet by encouraging people to recycle. It’s a company that truly combines social value with good business.

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Jobs Act Is Right On: American Must Support Small Businesses

by Geri Stengel on Sep 14, 2011 - 12:20am

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As I read all the reactions to the president’s speech on the American Jobs Act and think back over what he said, I’m struck by a couple of things:

6 Steps To Rev Revenue Without Upping Costs for Your Small Businesses

by Geri Stengel on Jul 19, 2011 - 12:11am

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Belt-tightening is getting old. We‘ve heard a lot about it in the last few years and I’m tired of it. Besides, you can only tighten so far. But there are ways to increase revenue and cut costs without inflicting pain on you, your employees or your customers. In fact, some of these may open doors to new opportunities and new ways to grow.