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This week, after all the questionable nonprofit organizations in the news, I'd like to highlight one of my favorite nonprofit organizations. Red Feather Development Group, started by Robert Young in 1995, builds sustainable housing for homeless native Americans living on reservations in the middle of nowhere.

Before getting the seemingly crazy idea to start JUST CAUSE IT, I never would have thought that I was someone who loved business. I mean, business? Aren’t business people those uptight men sitting in offices and doing, I dunno, boring business stuff?

Black Rock Solar's story is that of "The Wisdom of Stone Soup", realizing the full potential of '

For 1 in 6 of the world's population, simple things like shoes are a luxury. The funny-looking plastic shoe company, Crocs, is looking to change that. Earlier this year, they launched Solesunited, a program that benefits several fold. First, they'll take back your old, worn out Crocs and recycle them along with all their factory scraps!

PayItGreen is a simple, safe, and smart way to have a positive impact on the environment! The average household receives approximately 19 bills and statements and makes approximately 7 payments in paper form monthly.

For those of you who are sane enough to never start a business, I can't resist giving you a glimpse into a day in the life of en entrepreneur. For those of you who share my affliction for starting businesses, laugh with me....

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