http://www.fastcompany.com/member_recent_content/141596 Member recent activity block for member profile page en http://www.fastcompany.com/comment/comment-node-ant-2282 <p>Ummmmm hello? Of course small businesses are the backbone of the economy! The huge majority of Americans work for small businesses, so do the math - if there aren't any small businesses, then what becomes of the backbone? What takes over? Corporations? Gimme a break.</p> Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:05:44 -0400 Jeffrey Meier 1033992 at http://www.fastcompany.com http://www.fastcompany.com/comment/comment-node-ant-2278 <p>It's good that you mentioned Greening as a safe haven during these dark times, Rachel. For my own business, I decided to start a totally sustainable and environmentally-friendly bakery/bookstore, called Much Ado About Muffin. We only buy from fair trade growers/retailers and all of our ingredients are 100% natural - guess what? Our business hasn't suffered in the past few weeks (compared to our competitors). It's all about marketing - sustainability is the way of the future, and Joe Six-Pack is finally realizing it!!</p> Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:15:19 -0400 Jeffrey Meier 1033749 at http://www.fastcompany.com