Christian Ethics for starting own Biz

[Ikonguru]

I would like to start some kind of part-time, probably on-line Business, maybe using eBay or similar.

Basically, we need extra income and I like the idea of being in control of a Biz, rather than being at the mercy of an immoral, greed-driven, regular Corporation.

I am concerned about the Christian Ethics of trading / services etc.
I'd rather do something like crafting or food / herbal / plants that might be useful to end users, rather than just churn out throwaway, vanity objects.

We all have to put food on the table to survive, but I struggle with the idea of taking peoples money for something they don't really need, or 'ripping the customer off'.

I am wondering if anyone has links to info. from an Orthodox viewpoint about money-making and business choices. :-\

 

[TheTrisagion]

I think the Golden Rule pretty much encapsulates the Orthodox view on running a business.

 

[Ikonguru]

I think the Golden Rule pretty much encapsulates the Orthodox view on running a business.

You mean 'Do unto others as you would have them do unto you'' ?

Yes, that's good advice!

 

[Fabio Leite]

Chris Banescu is an Orthodox speaker who also talks about business ethics and often about both. I'd recommend you follow more of him.

http://www.chrisbanescu.com/

http://orthodoxnet.com/blog/2013/08/economic-truths-are-part-of-gods-dominion/

http://chrisbanescu.com/blog/2009/04/orthodox-christianity-and-capitalism-are-they-compatible/

 

[Ikonguru]

Chris Banescu is an Orthodox speaker who also talks about business ethics and often about both. I'd recommend you follow more of him.

http://www.chrisbanescu.com/

http://orthodoxnet.com/blog/2013/08/economic-truths-are-part-of-gods-dominion/

http://chrisbanescu.com/blog/2009/04/orthodox-christianity-and-capitalism-are-they-compatible/

Thanks for the links.