Wired Magazine has a contest for small businesses. Application is simple but the deadline is August 30. Hurry!

Author/Blogger/Adult Film Director Audacia Ray closed all her accounts at Citibank after they refused to set up a business account for her business asserting that they have a policy against depositors operating an adult industry business. This may not escalate to Jeff Jarvis’ “Dell Hell”, but it is interesting that a bank would refuse to take money especially in this economy.  [blog URL is NSFW, but content on the blog post is.]

There’s a good article in the Wall Street Journal Small Business section that has tips on how your business can consume less energy which will reduce your overhead expenses and be green.