Archive for the ‘Business’ Category
February 8th, 2012
THE HEMP NETWORK – A "GREEN" BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY REVIEW
The cannabis revolution has arrived, but who would have thought it would go MLM? Well, The Hemp Network is set to launch June 1, 2010 and they are creating a "buzz" in the network marketing industry. The Hemp Network is a division of Medical Marijuana Inc.(PINKSHEETS:MJNA), the firs public US company in the cannabis industry to have shares traded on the US Stock Market and distribute products from a network marketing platform. So, what is behind this new network marketing "buzz"?President of the company is Don Steinberg and a once renowned "The King of Pot" chairman Bruce Perlowin, have teamed to form their third business venture, and have done very well with the first two and this one seems poised to take off in the growing "go green" industry. The products will be made from hemp, no you will not be able to order cannabis, but products such as rope, shoes, blankets, shirts, etc., are used today by millions of people. The Hemp Network has been formed to provide a marketing vehicle to distribute these products globally and will be a launching pad for thousands of new ideas that people worldwide have in this giant emerging industry.The opportunity is that ...
February 6th, 2012
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS AS A GREEN BUSINESS PRACTICE
Conferences and meetings are a normal part of business life. More and more businesses are adopting green business practices to reduce the environmental impact of their events. Many hotels and event planners offer a "green meeting" option and what was once seen as a passing fad is an increasingly common business option. Although there is no one single definition of what is considered a green meeting, here are four key areas you must keep in mind when trying to reduce your meetings environmental impact.Facilities selection: It's important to choose a venue that supports your green meeting agenda. Check to see if the hotel or conference venue has a green certification or environmental policy. You should also ask about their waste and energy management programs such as whether they have a recycling programming, a set point on the air conditioning and how the air conditioning will be turned off when not in use.Transport: Hold meetings as close as possible to the largest number of participants and choose venues that are close to mass transport options to reduce the environmental impact of transportation. Advise participants that mass transport is the preferred option for the meeting and provide a transport map to the ...




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