by Dan Fleming Power is about having the ability to spend money.  Businesses seek patronage of people with significant power. Marketing is about positioning your business, defining your business, attracting people with significant spending power, an… more »

by Guest Author Dan FlemmingThere are three main economic results and several additional concerns arising from Federal Debt "Gone Wild", corruption from TBTF banks and failures of ratings agencies. Remember: the U.S. government had enjoyed AAA rat… more »

by Guest Author Daniel Flemming We are all U.S. stakeholders. We all want better behavior with regard to government spending and corporate patronage. Some of us feel disenfranchised and the current economic pressures have resulted in OWS protests. It is disingenuous to ask why people are protesting at Wall Street and other locations. We all have a stake this this country, in our children, and our neighbor’s livelihood. The protesters are saying now is the time for modification of government inefficiencies, corporate shenanigans, systemic risk, fraud, and increased scrutiny of corporate behavior. The protests are saying “no more business as usual.” more »

by Guest Author Daniel Flemming As a nation we need a new paradigm of government.  We demand transparency and regulation so that we can guard against social damage due to human nature and greed.  We demand audits and inspection both in government… more »

The commercial financial banking system is the foundation upon which business is built. Business is the structure which provides employment for our citizens and forms the backbone of our national security. more »