Small business sold

[Lazaran]

So I have a realization for everyone. Biden caused small businesses to be fearful and hesitant. I could not close business in 2024 due the economic climate. In 2025 in just 3 short months, companies are buying. For me it’s too late. Biden cost me my business and now I am going to provide my expertise to an employer. This is a real story that cannot be ignored.

Bullshit.

Try again.

 

[ll74]

I'm still caught on this statement - can someone explain what this means? The OP couldn't lose their business in 2024 and somehow in 2025 they are working for a third party?

I could not close business in 2024 due the economic climate. In 2025 in just 3 short months, companies are buying. For me it’s too late. Biden cost me my business and now I am going to provide my expertise to an employer. This is a real story that cannot be ignored.

Did they have a small business in 2024 and wanted to shut it down, but couldn't? If so, how did Biden cause any of that? So when did that business end and why?

And what made them seek out employment elsewhere?

I feel like this is just a shitty translator, but it's confusing as fuck

 

[whiskeytangofoxtrot]

I'm still caught on this statement - can someone explain what this means? The OP couldn't lose their business in 2024 and somehow in 2025 they are working for a third party?

Did they have a small business in 2024 and wanted to shut it down, but couldn't? If so, how did Biden cause any of that? So when did that business end and why?

And what made them seek out employment elsewhere?

I feel like this is just a shitty translator, but it's confusing as fuck

I queried for an explanation but nothing yet. Maybe we will hear back from the OP. Rather than speculate due to the awkward wording, I'll wait. Too much is missing to draw a logical conclusion.

 

[ll74]

I queried for an explanation but nothing yet. Maybe we will hear back from the OP. Rather than speculate due to the awkward wording, I'll wait. Too much is missing to draw a logical conclusion.

Stare regulations tend to be a barrier to small businesses more than federal, based on my understanding from friends who have started one, but I'm not going to claim I fully grasp it. But I haven't yet seen any actions from this administration that has reduced barriers for them. In fact, the unpredictability of tariffs and slashing of longstanding subsidies has actually increased the risk calculation which is required to start a small business.

 

[whiskeytangofoxtrot]

Stare regulations tend to be a barrier to small businesses more than federal, based on my understanding from friends who have started one, but I'm not going to claim I fully grasp it. But I haven't yet seen any actions from this administration that has reduced barriers for them. In fact, the unpredictability of tariffs and slashing of longstanding subsidies has actually increased the risk calculation which is required to start a small business.

Agree. The risk rises with small manufacturers that rely on supply chains from non domestic sources. Most machine shops use steel and aluminum from Canada, China or other sources. Others also rely on non domestic sources as well for sub assemblies or finished products. The Pandora's that has been on tariffs will be difficult to remedy.

 

[whiskeytangofoxtrot]

Stare regulations tend to be a barrier to small businesses more than federal, based on my understanding from friends who have started one, but I'm not going to claim I fully grasp it. But I haven't yet seen any actions from this administration that has reduced barriers for them. In fact, the unpredictability of tariffs and slashing of longstanding subsidies has actually increased the risk calculation which is required to start a small business.

Agree. The risk rises with small manufacturers that rely on supply chains from non domestic sources. Most machine shops use steel and aluminum from Canada, China or other sources. Others also rely on non domestic sources as well for sub assemblies or finished products. The Pandora's that has been on tariffs will be difficult to remedy

 

[ll74]

Agree. The risk rises with small manufacturers that rely on supply chains from non domestic sources. Most machine shops use steel and aluminum from Canada, China or other sources. Others also rely on non domestic sources as well for sub assemblies or finished products. The Pandora's that has been on tariffs will be difficult to remedy.

Granted - I know several small businesses that rely on local goods....but many of those are farms which use extra goods leftover from subsidies (food pantry, fructose supply, USAID supplies..etc) which likely are withdrawing from that market because they no longer have that excess channels

 

[whiskeytangofoxtrot]

Oh and check the Russell Index on small business that focuses on small companies. Ugh

 

[Lazaran]

Agree. The risk rises with small manufacturers that rely on supply chains from non domestic sources. Most machine shops use steel and aluminum from Canada, China or other sources. Others also rely on non domestic sources as well for sub assemblies or finished products. The Pandora's that has been on tariffs will be difficult to remedy

All true.



One thing I would add that has been lost in all of this:

There is an oft overlooked benefit of having heavy industry diversified around the world: One country doesn’t bear ALL the environmental impacts.

Remember when the U.S. dominated heavy industry and manufacturing??? I do…



American’s forget all the superfund cleanups, the air, water, and soil pollution, the birth defects & cancers, and the human & financial costs associated with those things.

Americans didn’t do too bad in the deal that saw them enjoy lower priced goods and a cleaner environment when some heavy industry and manufacturing went overseas.

Yes, there were job losses in certain areas, but an honest individual cannot suggest that it was all bad for America.

It wasn’t.

 

[AlexBailey]

As a small business owner, one of the most helpful things for my business would be for all employees to be covered by a Medicare type system.

Every country that has universal healthcare pays less per capita for more accessible coverage and even their lowest earners are eligible for services.

Here in the USA different coverage is available supposedly to meet “the needs” of the population. Bullshit. It’s financially rationed by how much you have or are willing to spend, often leaving low income earners or starting families vulnerable.

Having job-based health insurance gives tremendous hiring leverage to larger employers who can bundle employees and negotiate better terms with insurers than those of us who only have a few or occasional employees.

What happens if an employee gets a long term illness and can’t keep working to help pay their premiums? If you’re a small business without enough overhead to carry disabled employees they fall through the cracks.

Ask yourself, and please look into, what happens to those who fall through the cracks. They cost American taxpayers and care providers way more when they become destitute, lose their homes and ability to earn because of health problems that don’t get addressed until they become an emergency.

Universal coverage would free people up to go back to school, to start a new businesses or even change jobs, or to work at two different part time jobs, all while still having a safety net.

 

[ll74]

deluks lost his very small business when he fell into a crack pipe. Very sad.

But also funny!
Lol

But it was good for your crackpipe sales business, so win?

 

[ll74]

I always win!

Well, when you sell used crack pipes, is winning truly a win?

 

[ll74]

At least your family gets the advantage of the ones you don't sell.

 

[ll74]

it’s really cute to see you “defending” deluks… whose asshole do you like licking better, his or butters?

It's cute to think that my comments have anything to do with deluxe.

 

[ll74]

Confirmed!

Lol

I'm just surprised you haven't brought out the white knight again.

Guess when you overuse something, you need to stop because it's not effective?

Who's that other person you're sweet on? Big cholesterol persona with a bit of a syrupy taste?

 

[whiskeytangofoxtrot]

As a small business owner, one of the most helpful things for my business would be for all employees to be covered by a Medicare type system.

Every country that has universal healthcare pays less per capita for more accessible coverage and even their lowest earners are eligible for services.

Here in the USA different coverage is available supposedly to meet “the needs” of the population. Bullshit. It’s financially rationed by how much you have or are willing to spend, often leaving low income earners or starting families vulnerable.

Having job-based health insurance gives tremendous hiring leverage to larger employers who can bundle employees and negotiate better terms with insurers than those of us who only have a few or occasional employees.

What happens if an employee gets a long term illness and can’t keep working to help pay their premiums? If you’re a small business without enough overhead to carry disabled employees they fall through the cracks.

Ask yourself, and please look into, what happens to those who fall through the cracks. They cost American taxpayers and care providers way more when they become destitute, lose their homes and ability to earn because of health problems that don’t get addressed until they become an emergency.

Universal coverage would free people up to go back to school, to start a new businesses or even change jobs, or to work at two different part time jobs, all while still having a safety net.

Well said. Thank you

 

[Bray123]

I'm still caught on this statement - can someone explain what this means? The OP couldn't lose their business in 2024 and somehow in 2025 they are working for a third party?

Did they have a small business in 2024 and wanted to shut it down, but couldn't? If so, how did Biden cause any of that? So when did that business end and why?

And what made them seek out employment elsewhere?

I feel like this is just a shitty translator, but it's confusing as fuck

What it means is that they couldn't make the business pay, so they sold it to someone who could.

 

[Wat_Tyler]

Rent free!

Lol

Do like Joe Walsh, tear out the walls.

 

[ll74]

Rent free!

Lol

Yes, she is in your head....rent free

As are many here.

 

[ll74]

What it means is that they couldn't make the business pay, so they sold it to someone who could.

Did they? If so, when?