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are refurbished. In addition, there is a large market for refurbished products. Green
product sales can play a critical role in saving finite resources and the vulnerable
environment.
11.9.7 Retailing Herbal Medicine
Retailing herbal medicine is one of the easiest business ventures. It is not only
thriving but also a profitable business. You may require a license to start the
business. However, it is worth noting that you need sufficient knowledge to convince
people about purchasing your products. The advantage is that in some regions like
Africa, a substantial number of people still hold the perception the herbal medicines
are safer because of their organic nature, and little if any side effects. It is because
of this reason that you may make huge profits.
11.9.8 Development of Green Software Applications
The development and retail of Green software applications is a profitable Green
business worth venturing into. You can help spread information and knowledge
regarding environmental protection through the creation of a mobile app with a
theme on environmental protection. The software you develop will assist people
in learning and understanding the need to protect the planet. It could also provide
and teach mechanisms for protecting the environment. Therefore, in case you are a
software developer, and you seek to leverage the Green business value chain, your
best alternative is to begin the development of Green software apps. In case you are
unaware of what it takes to start the business, you should consider visiting an expert
to assist you. Landscaping Business Providing a landscaping business is also an
easy way of improving homes while making profits. Landscape architecture entails
planning, designing, managing, preserving, and rehabilitating land. The landscaping
business, however, requires one to work hard and smart. Any entrepreneur with the
intention to start a landscaping business and reap huge profits needs to be creative
and work hard to convince customers that he or she can do a great job.
11.10 Individual Matter: Achenyo Idachaba
Idachaba is an entrepreneur born in America, but working in Nigeria (see Fig. 11.4).
She was born in 1969 and pursued her education in the US. In 2014, she was
awarded the Cartier Women’s Initiative Award within sub-Saharan Africa. She
gained prominence after moving to Ibadan, Nigeria in 2009 to start an environmental
consultancy firm. She loved Nigeria because her parents were born there and had
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