Green Business - a Threat or an Opportunity?

I don't think a single day goes by that we don't hear something about climate change or petrol prices. Or both. Multiple times.

There's two ways we can look at climate change, and petrol prices - a threat or an opportunity.

Yes, they are a threat to our way of life, the well-being of our people and our planet. And also a threat to how we currently do business, as we move to cut greenhouse gas emissions and costs are driven up in various ways.

They're also an AMAZING opportunity for new business. According to BRW (July 3-9, 2008), up to 3.25 million workers will need to re/up-skill if Australia makes big cuts to greenhouse gas emissions. Possible areas are renewable energy, green buildings, and low emission vehicles (if you could put out a less expensive hybrid, I can assure you that I would buy it!).

How about, instead of just up-skilling, up-skill and get out there on your own? Start up a green business, taking advantage of the huge opportunities for growth, and help the move towards green technology and lower emissions.