I've attempted several "self employment endeavors" in my life, mainly because I just dont like working for others. My father raised nine kids and ran his own buisness his entire life. Im new to the forum, but not to the buisness world. All I want to say is this. For those of us with the entrepeneur spirit, making the decision to shut down a buisness can be very hard. Ive done it a few times and later regretted it. To me its not a matter of assesing the situation and making a financial decision (although thats a part of it for sure)
as much as assesing my own level of determination and willingness to fight on and push through the hard times. (wich by the way, ALL buisnesses experiance at some point). Is there ANY way I can cut expenses without sacrificing customers? Is there any way I might bring in a bit more capital? Could I afford some advertising, and would it help? Perhaps join with another buisness owner some where close by and find a way to help each other? Is there ANY THING I can do, mabye not to keep on at the same level of income, but at least at enough to keep the buisness open untill the market rebounds? Because if or when it does, its the ones that are already set up and established with a decent client base that will reap big reward. Starting over is a *****. All that said, Im certainly no expert. Mabye I just felt like rambling. Too much coffee perhaps. But what ever you decide, Know that some folks do understand your frustration and wish you the best.
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