
The Common Sense Business Principles
Common Sense Certified businesses have confirmed their commitment to upholding the following core principles:
1. Customer Focus
Our mission is to serve customers with excellence. Personal activism and political debates are distractions that have no place in our business.
2. Service with Integrity
We treat every customer with respect and professionalism, no matter who they are. Business is about service, not personal agendas—everyone deserves exceptional treatment.
3. Merit-Based Decisions
We make personnel decisions based on what’s best for our business—prioritizing individual talent and fit over external pressures to meet quotas or follow trends.
4. Personal Freedom
We respect individual liberty and privacy. How you vote, what you believe, and the personal choices you make are your business—not ours.
5. Free and Fair Markets
We believe in free markets with limited government intervention. Fair competition drives better products, lower prices, and greater innovation for our customers.
6. Proudly American
We proudly support American-made products and services. Strong local businesses and domestic manufacturing keep our communities thriving and our nation resilient.
7. No-Nonsense Leadership
We believe in straight talk and accountability. We focus on real business results, not fleeting trends or distractions. Everyone is responsible for their work—that’s how we succeed.
8. Timeless Values
We respect our country’s institutions, laws, and those who enforce them. We hold ourselves and our partners to the same standards—it’s just common sense.