Want to push back against selfish CEOs? LIST GOOD ALTERNATIVES
Last edited Tue Nov 13, 2012, 03:44 PM - Edit history (5)
(Edited to change thread title since "positive action" doesn't get any response. 
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While I'm all for calling out the many unethical and demoralizing businesses which have led the way in this country for far too long, I'd really like to support and promote GOOD BUSINESSES and ethical business practices. A CEO making billions of dollars choosing to lay off thousands of people, or decrease their hours, because said CEO and other execs don't want to part with their riches is NOT ethical.
With all the talk of boycotting various companies, we need alternatives. Dammit to hell, please help me create a list of them!!! (Sorry, but I'm frustrated because I'm tired of begging for help to do simple things...things we say we want and could help many.)
If you agree with this, can you at least K&R this post? Keeping more positive, action-oriented posts alive is like pulling teeth sometimes. 
(If you are interested in working on this with me, please join me in this discussion thread at Wishadoo)
Many of us often ask where we can find good businesses to support. While there are separate directories for "Made in the USA" businesses, green businesses, union businesses, etc., a comprehensive directory which lists businesses which are quite simply ethical -- not perfect, but ethical -- on all levels doesn't exist.
After my experience with Glenn Beck and his followers several years ago, I decided to fully embrace Compassion, Cooperation, Community and Integrity in business, and shout those values from the rooftops while putting them into action. Now it's time to gather businesses also ready to align with principles of Compassion, Cooperation, Community and Integrity.
[font color="blue"]So, I've created the space and will gladly highlight and promote such businesses, but need help finding them.
It could be an online entrepreneur focused on doing well while doing good (it could even be your Etsy store!); a small Main Street type of business (like the hugging Pizza Guy in FL and the businesses offering free products and services in the aftermath of Sandy); or even larger businesses who are, for the most part -- even if not perfect -- doing business with integrity.[/font]
There are many tools at this directory which are pretty cool, if I say so myself, including the ability to leave reviews, so we can keep them honest and always moving toward doing better. I see it like Angie's List but it's free to use (and free to list), and the foundation is one of integrity.
Below I've copied and pasted a blog post, which I invite you to share to spread the word. Click the graphic below to see the Directory. 
"The whole idea of compassion is based on a keen awareness of the interdependence of all these living beings, which are all part of one another, and all involved in one another." - Thomas Merton
We're moving into a new era. No longer are selfish, greedy business decisions admired. No longer is "the bottom line," with obscene CEO salaries and profit margins at the expense of workers, communities and our environment viewed as "good business."
Good business practices embrace Community, Compassion, Cooperation and Integrity. Wishadoo! has created a DIRECTORY where such businesses can be found and promoted.
What types of actions or policies do you view as Good Business?
Which companies represent Good Business, in your opinion? (small or large, online or brick and mortar, local or international)
Rather than focus on the high-profile businesses making what many feel are selfish, short-sighted business decisions, let's SUPPORT GOOD BUSINESS.
Please help identify GOOD BUSINESSES, get them listed in the Directory, and help support their efforts!
Wishadoo! will offer regular blog posts to share via social media highlighting GOOD BUSINESSES.
BTW, another post dropped like a lead balloon earlier today. I thought more here would be happy to know that a petition many of you signed was victorious: http://www.democraticunderground.com/10021789277
= new reply since forum marked as read
and thanks for bumping the other thread earlier as well. Much appreciated!
This is great to know.
I would LOVE to have Costco sponsor/advertise on Wishadoo! Just one huge sponsor like that, and soooooo much good could be done and I could breathe. I prefer not to advertise as most sites do, as I find it very distracting, even if it can sustain the site.
I'd rather get a few key partners and move forward that way.
Thanks again!
papa johns, applebees, chick-fillet.
Here's a link I saw on DU a little while ago. SHOP YOUR POLITICS..http://shopyourpolitics.com/
I always thought Lowes was Blue.. Wrong. And, Amazon was Red..Wrong.
There use to be a site called BuyBlue but it closed its doors. I really liked it while it was around..
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BuyBlue.org
Thanks for your WORK on Wishadoo!
I'll definitely check out shopyourpolitics!
I like your idea for a special TYRFTD Day.
Thanks again! You're welcome to join Wishadoo and create the listings, or send me the info.
And I'm already a member
Have I mentioned lately how much you rock? 
And thanks. I absolutely suck with names; FB "real" names and screen names did me in and I just gave up. 
Keeping it alive!
