Our world seems to be turning green. Most of us have some idea of what it means to become greener. Green related words becoming more popular by the day include carbon footprints, Solar energy, wind power, sustainability, water saving etiquette, and CFL's. So, what does it all mean?????
It means that in order for our world to have a longer life, we all need to learn about how our daily habits affect our world, and then commit to changing them. Our children, our children's children, and the generations that follow, deserve a clean and livable world.
This green thing is not a passing fad, like Beanie Babies, Lindsay Lohan, and Brittany. People are starting to take this green thing quite seriously, and it is time...
The franchise industry is starting to green up also. We are in the early stages of franchise concepts becoming more conscious of how they affect the world around them, and how they can start becoming part of the solution. After all, more than 50% of all service and retail dollars spent in the US come from franchised businesses. I am seeing very positive things start to happen, and I have decided to become part of this green movement,myself. I have just launched a new website devoted to franchise opportunities that are considered green, who are searching for like-minded people that want to become franchise owners themselves, and feel that it is important to partner with a franchise organization that takes environmental issues seriously.
The Green Franchise Directory will feature franchise concepts that are green...both in their business models, and in their philosophies. Enough information will be given about each franchise opportunity for readers to decide whether or not to initiate contact with them, or not. There are also articles, and updates on all things relating to green businesses, along with links to important green blogs and green websites that will enable you to stay up on all things green. I have put a few on the site already, but I could use some more.
{You are welcome to submit links to other green blogs and green websites that you feel should be on the website. Just put your suggestions in comment form at the end of this post.}
Franchise Opportunities. Green Franchise Opportunities.Opportunities to be in a green business of your own. Please check out the website. Thank you!
For information on how to become a sponsor on The Green Franchise Directory, please contact me at 1-877-262-2816
email: info at greenfranchisedirectory.com
From a training perspective, the "green" approach is one that we have been discussing with franchise systems - that is, online training or eLearning can have a huge impact on the amount of travel, paper usage and other carbon-emitting activities. A business model that includes eLearning approaches can also save new franchisees (as well as mature franchisees) precious training-travel dollars.
This is just one simple way that franchise systems can make a "green" contribution while saving money.
Posted by: Jim Meaney | June 12, 2008 at 10:18 AM