This book uses permaculture systems thinking and applies it to money management and independent business-building. This book uses the design principles outlined in "Essence of Permaculture" (Version 3; April 2004) by David Holmgren as its starting point. This book expands on these ideas through the experience of building a Main Street, brick-and-mortar business. I wrote it because I believe business building is a creative act that should positively influence people, planet, and place.