Being the leanest, greenest brand of them all takes a lot of gumption and know-how. Not only do you have to be highly competitive as a business, but you also have to take care of the social bottom line.

It's not an easy task. Wouldn't it be great to have a pro help you along?

You're in luck. First and foremost, there's Sustainable Life Media. SLN is a new online community dedicated to helping businesses connect with other businesses in order to further their quest for innovative sustainability.

Next you have the Sustainable Brands '07 conference in New Orleans, September 26th through 28th. The conference will feature speakers from today's leading sustainable brands, such as GE, Aveda, BP, and others. Plus a few successful startups, and tons of other information to help your brand reach the top and really make a difference.

If you ever wanted someone to literally hand ideas to you, then you just can't pass this up!