"The Power of Community" is a beacon of hope and strength in our interconnected world. This concept isn't just about people living nearby. It's about the bonds that tie us together. They create a fabric of support, inspiration, and collective action. Historically, communities have been the cornerstone of societal development. They evolved from simple gatherings to complex networks that transcend physical boundaries. Defining Community A community consists of individuals with...

In a world of unity, what really defines the word of action is the conscious effort in which we hold ourselves accountable. To be an ally is to be a part of the force of change. As change is gradually implemented through the unlearning and relearning of what it means to be an equality-based society. The accessibility to resources is more attainable than ever before! One of the greatest assets...

Since COVID-19 hit our world, this past year has turned our lives upside down. 2020 was a personal life changing year with ever changing economical hardship. While remote work and online schooling have become the new normal, countless jobs were lost due to financial cutbacks and business closures left millions without stable sources of income. A fluctuating rate of cases and millions of country-wide deaths stunned our nation as new...

The entire world is currently facing an abundance of strife and there does not seem to be an end in sight, due to COVID-19 - also known as the Corona Virus. People have lost their jobs through being laid off, or in some cases fired. People are unsure as to how they are going to pay their bills for the remainder of the month, let alone the year. They are...

Are You Considering a Crowdfunding Campaign? Crowdfunding has become a very innovative tool that many in today’s society have chosen to avail themselves of for thousands of different reasons, although the three main areas are most commonly personal, charitable, and business. If you are considering starting a crowd sourced funding campaign for personal reasons, as a philanthropic endeavor, or to help your business, there has never been a better time...

Hi, I'm David T Rosen, and it is my privilege and honor to use this space to share my experiences as an entrepreneur and business leader. I'm quite busy, as you can imagine, but I like to stop in here from time to time and post my thoughts about life, business, and the ongoing transition to a new economic structure that emphasizes - indeed, requires - individual entrepreneurial endeavor. Or...

It won’t surprise anybody to hear that the recent recession caused average wages in the United States, Canada, and around the world to take a beating. Workers everywhere have been suffering through a period of what economists optimistically call “wage adjustment,” with wages stationary or even decreasing almost across the board. With unemployment still elevated in the developed world, there’s plenty of opportunity – and incentive – for corporations to...

Any retirement professional can tell you that you need to invest your earnings in order to retire in comfort. They might tell you to look at bonds – debt issued by corporations or municipalities – and shares of stock, which are pieces of individual companies that entitle you to a portion of the profits (known as dividends). And it’s true – investing is essential to stay ahead of the curve....

Black Friday has become something of a holiday season legend, known as the day when retail companies are back "in the black" - in other words, making a profit for the year. It's also the official kick-off of the holiday shopping season. But you know all that. What you may not know is that after the weekend, as people return to work, they don't stop shopping - instead, they log...

We’ve all heard the news. Europe is sliding back into a recession as its economic elites continue to slash any spending that benefits the average citizen. In America, the Republicans have voted consistently to end Medicare and may gain enough power in the 2012 elections to achieve their aims. And Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s Conservative Party has floated the idea of slashing retirement benefits for future generations (though not, it...