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7 Ways it Pays to Build a Socially Conscious Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

In the short run, there are real costs associated with the “triple bottom line” of maximizing profit, people (social), and planet (environment). But very quickly, it is becoming obvious to startups that the value and satisfaction exceeds the costs. We all know the cost of retaining customers is far less than the cost of new customers.

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Reinventing the Office: How to Lose Fat and Increase Productivity at Work

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Besides the obvious fitness benefits, according to research done by the Vermont Board of Education , exercise is not only healthy for you, but it also increases your productivity. An additional incentive to remaking the workplace into a healthy, exercise-supportive environment is the cost benefit. Standing is healthier than sitting.

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The Ultimate Office for Athletes and People Seeking a Healthier Lifestyle

David Teten

According to research done by the Vermont Board of Education , exercise is not only healthy for you, but it also increases your productivity. An additional incentive to remaking the workplace into a healthy, exercise-supportive environment is the cost benefit. The cost for this combination is much less than a conventional office chair.

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