If you're in the planning and growing stages of developing your business, you'll know how important it is to keep adequate records. As part of your role in developing your company, you'll delegate or control the ongoing record-keeping process, including financial and tax data related to the business.

There are many financial reports that you'll use on an ongoing basis, both to understand your own cash flow (money coming in versus money going out) and to demonstrate for banking, insurance, and other external purposes.

You'll become familiar with your Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss, and monthly bank statements.

The beauty of our marketplace today is we can always find a green option. Let's choose the sustainable or eco-friendly option over the mainstream version. 

Here are top twelve things that I think all green women in business know. Give yourself one point for each item you know already!  

1) What day is recycling pickup for the office/building/neighborhood?

http://www.google.com/search?&q=recycling+center

2) Where your reusable shopping bag is at all times, ready to use for produce, groceries, or a quick trip to the farmer's market: 

http://www.520-nm.com

3) A supply for 100% post-consumer-waste printing paper: 

The term "going green" is starting to gain mainstream awareness.

"Green" businesses that incorporate sustainability, recycling, energy efficiency, a focus on reusable materials, and eco-friendly practices are growing.

Here is a quick list of 101 green business ideas.
(originally published at TheGreenGirls.com)

Review the list and see if any of them apply to your current profession.

You may be able to provide a green alternative in your existing business.

As an added bonus, consider applying for green certification for your state or county if such a program is offered.

It's Blog Action Day, and as part of a nationwide movement to encourage the discussion on Climate Change, here are some easy ways you can take care of your "kuleana" (Hawaiian for responsibility).