I meet young (and not so young) people who fit this profile every day.
Progressives want the government to control everything in order to enrich themselves and their cronies.
I remember when you went to the barber and just got a haircut.
You could specify a flat top for a dime extra.
I remember when you went to the barber and just got a haircut.
You could specify a flat top for a dime extra.
And as working people, their wages and savings will be stolen by inflation, taxes, and cost-push bubbles in property, education and medical care, courtesy of the Federal Reserve and our unbacked, fiat, printed currency, and massive government debt.
I read a story a few years ago about a man who cut hair at the local flea market, which is a very large market. He made an incredible amount of money and I imagine it was all under the table.
Impossible to know and comply with every ridiculous law, ordinance, regulation, rule, and guideline that federal, state, and local governments spew forth constantly. A sign that government is much too large at all levels, and the only solution is that it be ripped out, root and branch — no trimming around the edges.
Americans, on average, unknowingly commit four violations of law each day. Would be better for the young couple to start their businesses in compliance with local requirements, to the extent reasonable, and take their chances & ignore the rest.
I stopped getting expensive hair cuts when my hair stopped growing at an acceptable rate. No one complains, but who would risk that? I’ll either cry or look at you in a very angry fashion. You might not want to choose which you prefer.
The progressive American dream is to become a Community Organizer...
I bought a small retail business in 1970 in northern NJ. Aside from Atty fees which were minimal I had to pay for a business operating certificate which costs about $100 in 1970.
That was it and I was off to the races until the economic disaster which we call the Carter years hit. Made it through that and did fine Retired at age 52, moved to Cape Cod where I spend my time making life miserable for Red Sox and Pats fans (I’m a Yankees-Giants guy)
LOL! Good post. I got a haircut about 3 hours ago. It cost $11 and I left Brian a $3 tip. It’s been hard work throughout my life, but everything has turned out very, very good. Okay on steroids.
Potential wasted is a sad thing to see in any endeavor life has to offer. The couple should be counseled on risk/reward and the benefits from same. But we have people who say, “why work, I can get the benefits now and they are free.”
This leads to crime. The crime I’m referring to is committed by those who see welfare as a means to be elected to office and give taxpayer monies to those who are willing to take them. In that area, we are definitely not “OK!”
I see this everyday.
Breaks my heart, makes me furious.
Been in place for too many years.
Bring the whole damn thing down on their heads.
Used to always have my hair cut by a man, but the local barbershop began employing women a while back. Kinda nice having a pretty female provide a haircut, and they tend to do a better job than the men. I give at least a 50% tip, often more.
Good examples
My daughter worked for a company in CA but was constantly sent on contracts in the Pacific Northwest. She decided to move to the Northwest and set up her own business. Working out of her home she has low overhead an can under bid every other company. She does environmental surveys for construction projects. From day one she’s always had contracts and has a booming one person business. She did her homework on studying the market.
As the old saying goes, “Nothing ventured, nothing gained.” I assume if all failed she still has her knowledge to rely on. I’m betting she doesn’t want it bad enough. Also, some people are not made to be owners.
Kaitlyn (not her real name) and her husband will be fine. They sound like good workers. I’m sure your generous tip was appreciated. Good job, Geek. If they are smart, keep a good attitude and have supportive parents, their lives will be GREAT.
(ABSOLUTELY the government is too large and OUT-OF-CONTROL)
I ran into the same hardships with my business.
you know what I did to make it and grow it to a point where I could retire at 34 ?
I broke the rules. no permits. No insurance. No lawyers or bankers or accountants or insurance reps.
If you do everything by the book you need to be rich before you can open a business. If you want to be a business owner you just go for it.
you can’t be a doctor this way, but you can fix someone’s car.