Do you want to live in a world where everyone gets fair, reasonable pay for their labor, or a world where corporate CEOs make over 100 times as much as the average worker?

Do you want to live in a world where products fall apart after the warranty expires, or a world where products are made to last a lifetime and are easily repaired or upgraded?

Do you want to live in a world where businesses cut costs and end up polluting the environment or exposing you to toxic chemicals, or a world where health and safety are more important than profits?

Let's face it, "business as usual" just isn't fair. Most of the money in our economy ends up in the hands of just a few people. Did you know that the wealthiest 1% of Americans owns 38% of the publicly-traded companies in our country? The owners and managers of these companies have immense power to make decisions that effect all of our lives. They use the money we spend with their companies to decide what kinds of products to develop and market to back to us, often with no concern about any harm they might be causing in the process. And they use the money we give them to elect politicians who will help them keep "business as usual."

What would happen if we stopped giving our hard-earned money to businesses that richly reward the managers and owners at the expense of the workers, consumers and the environment? What if we could get all our needs met while supporting businesses that provide safe, quality products; reasonable prices; fair pay for workers; and protect the environment in the process? What if the only way for our employer to compete in the marketplace, was by paying us well for the work we do?

CommonGoods.net's search engine and rating system helps you find businesses in your area that create the most value for you as a consumer, and for the world around you. CommonGoods gives the best businesses in our communities a free platform to advertise the value they add to society, and provides them with unbiased testimonials to help them woo new customers. And our system lets other businesses know what they need to improve to move up in our search results and get more exposure.

Our vision is to develop an international economic community that refuses to do "business as usual." As CommonGoods Network grows we will be releasing a number of revolutionary tools that will help you take control of the economy to build a world that works for everyone and protect the planet for future generations. But now we need your help to begin to make this dream a reality. Sign up, spread the word, donate, and get involved.

So what kind of a world do you want to live in? As individuals we may feel powerless, but together we can change the world.

It's your economy. Use it wisely.