Your small business also makes an impact on the environment.
Here's what Ian Silverstein, an editor at Business.com, recently said;
1. Considerable savings can be had through conserving energy, waste reduction and water conservation.
2. Making your office greener can actually improve employee retention and morale by creating a more positive work environment. Studies have shown that employees who work in "green" offices are more productive.
3. Companies that do their share to protect the environment and that are more socially responsible are better thought of by customers and partners.
You can start greening your business slowly, and inexpensively. Even little things like replacing your outdated light bulbs with CFL light bulbs can help you use less energy, and save your business money, in the long run.
Next, buy some power strips that will allow you and your employees to turn off your computers and computer equipment at night, and on the weekends, if you're not there. Your electric bills will be less!
Have you thought about the air quality in your workplace? Maybe the air in your home office needs to be refreshed once in awhile...Is it possible that it may actually help your productivity?
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