When I think of Thanksgiving, I imagine the sizzle of a Thanksgiving turkey cooking in the kitchen oven, the smell of warm apple pie wafting through our home, and the sound of football playing on our television. It is a time for families to come together and to celebrate their bond with one another. It is a day when time stands still as Americans take time away from their fast-paced lives and jobs.

Hello, my dear readers! Holidays are around the corner, which means that it is time for a holiday gift guide! No matter who you are shopping for, I am confident that this gift guide will spring you into action. Let's begin!

Sahoja has a unique reward system where a member can earn points by joining, by using our social media platform or by purchasing goods and services on the Sahoja marketplace. 10,000 points are worth $10. Earned points can be used to get discounts in the marketplace, donated to charities or redeemed for cash.

There really is a lot going on at the moment adding to the overwhelm we may all be experiencing by the many global and national crisis. But there is also a lot happening in November, to make this world a better place. There is World Kindness day, Paris Peace Forum, World Tolerance Day and Diwali.

In our previous newsletter, we explained Sahoja's business model that defies conventional wisdom. Sahoja has a different vision than maximizing shareholder value for a limited few, rejecting this concept as the key goal for a corporation. Instead, we envision a company where all its stakeholders – employees, vendors, consumers, and members – could also be owners or shareholders.  

We cannot ignore what is happening in the world, in society, and in our communities because we are all part of the same fabric. Businesses, corporations, and investments are not made in large bubbles shielded from our people and communities. COVID 19 is a testament to this, which has seen all businesses impacted because people and communities are impacted. Business cannot ignore its relationship to people.    

17 October 2020 is designated as the international day for the eradication of poverty by the United Nations (UN). 

Maximizing Shareholder Value Should Not be the Overriding Goal for a Corporation

Hello, my dear readers! As a money-conscious individual, I am always looking for the best tips to save money. However, protecting our environment is also near and dear to my heart. Here is a list of my best money-saving actions that you can take to benefit both your wallet and the environment.