All Profits To Charity? Cool Concept Conpany

Newman’s Own

It is fascinating to see this concept for the company named for Paul Newman, the famous American actor.  Newman’s Own brand is a company that makes what appears to be good quality products.  In the past, we’ve seen mostly salad dressing but on a recent visit to a small super market you can see that they are making a lot of different products now.  Just buying the product, you may not notice, but with a closer look you see that Newman’s Own Company broadcasts on their packaging “All Profits To Charity”.

It’s a noble cause to give all your profits to charity.  The company seems to focus on creating products of higher value and have a good line up so they must be growing.  It seems these days so many company’s are focused on producing mass market junk food.  The pictured Black Licorice was purchased in an organic supermarket and is probably filled with a lot of sugar, organic no doubt. However, having a company that sends all the money, after they’ve paid salaries, expenses, and production costs, outside is amazing.  This will be an interesting corporate concept to watch.  Also will be interesting to research what charities they give to.  Doing things for others is what makes the world a better place!

 

Newmans Own Charity

Exercise While You Work- Take The Stairs

We’ve seen the people walking on treadmills as they work their computers at a desk, we’ve seen others standing at their desks, however here’s a new way to get exercise at work, take the stairs. 

It seems a bit different but if you’ve got to travel upstairs, here’s a chance to hoof your way to your office, especially if you’re on something under the tenth floor and have access to the stairwell. To strong hearts and strong legs!

Wait, Just a Minute, Which Watch Has More Value?

Is it really a tough decision?  Would you take an Apple Watch over a Rolex?

The Apple Watch sells for several hundred dollars.  A Rolex sells for several thousand dollars.  In 10 years, a Rolex will likely sell for several thousand dollars (at least if you bought one 10 years ago, it would still have value), or may even increase in value.  In a year or so, your Apple Watch is worth maybe $50, if that.

It is interesting how electronics drop in value so quickly, however items of high quality and demand keep their value.

What will happen to the value of the high-end watch in coming years?  No one is sure. However, we already know an Apple Series one watch is nearly worthless. How much is that first iPad we bought worth now?  Not as much as your Rolex, Omega, Cartier, or even Fossil no doubt.

We all probably need to be better stewards with what we have.  Buying things that really matter but more importantly spending time on things that count.