Bootstrapping Bootstrap
Igor Kharitonenkov and Andy Brooks, co-founders of Bootstrap Compost, wanted to expand their business. Like most entrepreneurs, they felt that getting financing was the easiest way to accelerate…
Are You Ready? Preparing for Massachusetts’s Commercial Food Waste Ban
Does your food business produce more than a ton of food waste per week? If so, now is the time to plan for the change! In Massachusetts, new regulations will ban food waste from the waste stream,…
Giving Back and Making it Count
How can a food business authentically and effectively align its charitable giving with its business model? Food based businesses, such as restaurants, farm and food producers are regularly asked for…
The Do-Good Index
During my first year of business school, in the law course, we learned about the different types of corporate structures: LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp etc. We discussed the reasons why a company may choose…
The Power of the Story
A remarkable thing happened… and it all started about a year ago, when one of the audience members at the Slow Money Boston Entrepreneur Showcase, Lisa Sebesta, decided to invest in Recover Green…
Eating Green: Exploring the Triple Bottom Line
The recent Stanford Study called to attention the reason so many folks choose organic foods over conventionally grown, and it’s not necessarily nutritional value. The study asserted that…
The Six Hats of Creative Thinking
All business owners face challenges and opportunities on a regular basis. And with all the details of running a business, it’s often difficult to find the time to think creatively about the best…
9 Tips for Incorporating Local, Sustainable Foods Into Your Menu
“Local” and “Sustainable” have been buzz words of the restaurant industry for the last few years and this trend is here to stay. Buying locally and sustainably is not just good for the environment…
Fundraising for Slow Money
At the Slow Money National Gathering last month, I gave a Fundraising 101 presentation that covered the basics of business planning and financial projections required when seeking investors or loans.…