Green BizBlast

The “Zola Goods” Edition             

Author of “75 Green Businesses”              

Hey greenies, Glenn Croston here, bringing you the latest and greatest Blast, sponsored by Zola Goods.  Direct sales are an up field in down times, and being green with Zola Goods is an extra boost. 

Zola Goods

If necessity is the mother of invention, there is a lot of invention going on right now, with people reinventing themselves left and right to find a new path in their lives.  Though they’re loaded with motivation, many people seeking green businesses to start are short on cash and time.  Zola Goods provides an answer with a direct sales opportunity bringing green products and information directly to consumers. 

The items they offer include those that reduce  (such as water and energy savers); items that are reusable (shopping bags); and also items that are made from recycled material (such as recycled paper note cards). Recently they added a neat stainless steel water bottle that comes with its own filter (reminds me of Opportunity # 51 in 75 Green Businesses).  Coordinators are often moms seeking income and flexible hours, people who are seeking ways to get involved in the green business revolution without turning their lives upside down.  The start-up cost for a Coordinator is only $149 for a kit containing a number of items that can be used in daily life and for demonstrations at parties.  The kit also includes all of the training materials needed.      

The market for green is still wide open, barely scratching the mainstream.  Zola’s model is bringing green to more mainstream consumers, and helping entrepreneurial individuals join the green business world as well.

For more, check out their website at: www.ZolaGoods.com 

The Posts

1.         Working with the green law firm Wendel, Rosen, Black, & Dean 

Wendel, Rosen, Black & Dean LLP, The Leader in Green BusinessSM, is the original “green” law firm.  Active in the green economy, Wendel Rosen was the first law firm in the country to be certified as a green business in 2003.  Firm attorneys assist green business clients in areas such as green building and construction, green leasing, climate change/AB 32 policy, monitoring and development, natural and organic products, renewable energy, clean tech and green media.  Additional services include business formation and agreements, real estate, employment, estate planning, litigation, bankruptcy and creditors’ rights, insurance, and technology.

To learn more: www.wendel.com/sustainable

2.         Meet Investors and Entrepreneurs with the Eco Investment Club 

The Eco Investment Club (www.ecoinvestmentclub.com) is the meeting place for investors and entrepreneurs blazing a trail forward in the green economy.  Based in San Diego , California , the club hosts a wide range of enlightening events in San Diego and for its growing web-based community of members, helping all involved to do the right thing and do it profitably.  The recently released Eco Talks forum provides green investors and sustainable businesses everywhere with the opportunity to join in the conversation, aiming to be the largest green investment discussion forum on the internet.  The forum and club meetings take topics such as a five step process to create and implement a Sustainable Business Action Plan, measuring the return on investment with greening operations and facilities, and business opportunities that will be generated by government action on climate change.  Attending the first meeting is free. 

Actor and activist Ed Begley, Jr. noted “I certainly believe in green investing... As far as HOW you choose to invest, it’s important to have good advice.” We are the community to share ideas - attendance at the first meeting is free. EcoInvestmentClub.com is one of the family of informational, educational and entertainment-oriented websites brought to you by Eco Investment Network International, Inc (EINI, Inc.) and its subsidiaries and affiliates. 

As a leading membership organization at the forefront of a new era in the growth of the green economy, the Eco Investment Club invites you to join as well and keep up to date on these rapidly changing topics. 

3.  Renewable Energy with Watts Green Inc.

Watts Green Inc. is a renewable energy company located in Canton , Massachusetts , selling and installing renewable energy systems for residential and commercial properties.  Watts Green currently specializes in photovoltaic (solar energy) systems, with wind and hydro-electric systems launching this fall.    After years of managing and underwriting for lenders and mortgage insurance companies, founder Barbara Mulford returned to college in the summer of 2008.  With a strong interest in science and the environment, Barbara developed the Watts Green business plan which earned her first prize at Bridgewater State College (BSC).  Barbara started the company in her garage in October and by May the company was incorporated.  

To get in touch with Watts Green - Website:  www.Watts-Green.com

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Follow Watts Green on You Noodle, (the startup venture capital website): http://younoodle.com/startups/watts_green  

Seeking Green

Food Industry - Organic Sauces

Seeking information from sources in the food industry about the preparation and production of organic sauces, and consulting help as well. 

To contact me:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it www.lapacela.com 

If you’re looking for a green product, service, event, or business opportunity, you can post your question here, no charge.  Fill in the Green BizBlast contact form on the Starting Up Green site to get started, or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it