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I am the offspring of a person who ran a failed business because someone suggested to that person to start a business.
It's not that simple to just start a business. You must not only have an idea, but you must have capital, access to expertise, and knowledge of the market. Many businesses fail out there because they haven't done the research on how to make their business thrive.
All the different topics that relate to business:
minimum wage
union greed
corporate greed
healthcare
government regulations
...An opinion on these topics is supposed to be defended without having to resort to tell someone to start their own business.
If you have to tell someone to start their own business to make a point then all you're saying is you think you are arguing with someone that doesn't have knowledge on how to run a business.
Buy a lawnmower and advertise to mow lawns. Congratulations. You are now a business owner. It's not that hard.
You say that to the idiots who took none of the risk, had none of the ideas, and did none of the initail legwork who sit there and insist the guy who did that owes him something.
This is an internet forum. I'm not stupid enough to believe that anyone on C-D tells actual business owners how to run their business.
Well, actually, that is one of the things I do professionally -- business development, feasibility studies, strategic planning, new services development and coaching new business start ups.
So yes, some of us do know how to not only run our own businesses successfully - we are able to assist others with running theirs, as well.
I have basically worked with not-for-profits the last 20 years but have started working with more home-based businesses/entrepreneurs since the recession (2008).
Well, actually, that is one of the things I do professionally -- business development, feasibility studies, strategic planning, new services development and coaching new business start ups.
So yes, some of us do know how to not only run our own businesses successfully - we are able to assist others with running theirs, as well.
I have basically worked with not-for-profits the last 20 years but have started working with more home-based businesses/entrepreneurs since the recession (2008).
Maybe...maybe not.
I'll leave it at that.
Not to cast aspersions on you personally because you seem to be genuine.
I've just bumped into far too many rich business owners on CD, and after a certain point, I gotta start taking it with a grain of salt. Plus I'm sorta cynical anyway.
I am the offspring of a person who ran a failed business because someone suggested to that person to start a business.
It's not that simple to just start a business. You must not only have an idea, but you must have capital, access to expertise, and knowledge of the market. Many businesses fail out there because they haven't done the research on how to make their business thrive.
All the different topics that relate to business:
minimum wage
union greed
corporate greed
healthcare
government regulations
...An opinion on these topics is supposed to be defended without having to resort to tell someone to start their own business.
If you have to tell someone to start their own business to make a point then all you're saying is you think you are arguing with someone that doesn't have knowledge on how to run a business.
I see no reason not to when their gripe is about who they work for and now they run their business.Actually like after the 70's recession many will be looking at just that if they want to succeed. That recession created a revolution in small business. If they can then they need to seriously consider it.
I quit working for contractors who new less than me 25 yrs ago and have been making more money as a carpenter ever since.The liability ins is expensive but it lets you step foot on a job. I do my own taxes in 2 days and write off everything including 27% of my home.It aint that hard you just need to depend on yourself instead of forever being dependent on an employer like they are your mommy or daddy.Guess thats why the big boy contractors call us independents.I barely graduated high school and make a great living working 6 mos a year without unemployment benifits. Would never trade it for being a 9 to 5 slave ever,never.
Starting a business is high risk and requires start up capital. If someone is not doing well financially, I would not reccommend starting a business.
One needs to take things one step at a time-
move to where the jobs are
get an education in an area of high demand that pays well (healthcare, engineering)
consider a trade school for electrician, plumbing, specialized welding (oil fields have demand)
Once a small nest of capital has been acquired, that is the time to consider a business in area in which you are an "expert".
PS- lay off the drugs, booze, and don't get divorced. Those are all wealth killers.
Best post I have ever read by you hawkeye.
Thanks.
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