Governments, Law and Regulations, Oh My! One of the hallmarks of the growth of the Internet was a lack of government regulation or involvement. While not the case for all green businesses, many of the larger opportunities and business sectors look to government actors as partners in their growth and long term positioning. Today’s GREENtrepreneur that isn’t thinking about the role government plays in the startup is probably missing tax credits, a grant opportunity, a key regulation or a contracting partner. Weaving a small company into and through the tangled web of government involvement is often a necessity, but may limit the ability to be agile and lean when growing the business. As I noted in Green Entrepreneur Handbook:“The influence of government on green business cannot be understated. From grants, environmental small business loan programs, loan guarantees, tax credits, government contracts, regulations and general purchasing patterns, the federal and state governments of the United States have made support of green businesses a key priority. Outside of the U.S., governments throughout Europe and Asia have made environmental support key components of their own regulatory and spending programs.
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Author: Eric Koester
