Following a summer full of plastic water bottle backlash, some new, more environmentally friendly contenders are getting in on the $16 billion bottled-water industry. For example, Robert Rheaume's Sigg reusable, aluminum water bottles (selling for $20 each) were virtually ignored by retail buyers last year, but are now being sought by several mass-market retailers. Reusable bottle brand, Nalgene, says it's also in talks with at least three mass-market retailers.

While reusable bottle makers are watching their sales skyrocket, Beverage Digest's John Sicher attributes the lackluster sales of plastic water bottles to the inevitable slowing of a long-booming industry. Others link it to the public's effort to become more socially aware. "People are being more socially conscious, whether it's global warming, sustainability or landfills. I think it's an offshoot of the boomers wanting to leave a positive legacy," said Joe Pawlak, VP of restaurant consultant Technomic.

Manufacturers Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Nestlé Waters are reducing the materials for their bottles in hopes of competing against the reusable bottles on the market.

There are plenty of credit cards on the market. Just think about the countless offers inundating your mailbox. So how do you sort through the stacks of envelopes to find the one that's right for your business? According to CreditCardSearchEngine.com, it's all about your needs. "Not every credit card fits every person," said David McElveen, spokesperson for CreditCardSearchEngine.com. "A lot of people really love to take advantage of earning flight miles from credit card purchases. Others like to show their team support right on the card and earn tickets to the games by charging everyday purchases."

To determine the best credit card for your small business, visit this section of the website.

Creating your company's first commercial can seem like a rather daunting task. That's why Commercial Creator, Inc. is saving business owners time and money while helping them create the spot of their dreams. According to this press release, Commercial Creator does for advertising what YouTube did for entertainment by allowing business owners to create professional TV commercials online. The company's editors will take your original vision and turn it into a polished final product. Custom TV spots start at $399, and customers can choose from thousands of video clips and music tracks and write their own voiceovers. Each order comes with a tape for TV broadcast, along with digital movie files and DVDs.