Somewhere along the line it seems that it's become trendy to run a business as a hobby and there is an almost sanctimonious attitude towards anyone who dares make a profit from their business. This is ridiculous.
What you choose to do with whatever money your business earns is your prerogative, but at the end of the day, the point of having a business is to free you to have the lifestyle you want, whether that means designer shoes and luxury vacations, more funds and time to donate to charity, all of the above or even something else altogether.
There's no need to apologize for doing what it ethically takes to build a successful business and certainly no need to apologize if that business makes money.
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Amen!
I second that!! Amen!
Amen! I want to pull my hair out when I hear people complaining about companies making money. Who do they think hires employees???
I second that Amen!
I agree! The American Dream is based on being able to start & maintain your own business in order to make money and live the lifestyle that you choose.
Well put. There seems to be this idea that if you work for yourself, that should be reward enough rather than fair financial compensation, which is absurd. Just because someone owns and operates their own business doesn't mean they work less, or their talent, time, and contribution is less valuable than those of another. A self employed business owner is still running a business, and bullying, disrespect and ignorance aren't appreciated or acceptable. "Do unto others..", in life and in business.
Thanks, Liene! I've enjoyed your last few posts especially. You're one of my top go-to blogs. Thank you for sharing!
Very well said Liene! In fact, small business owners in the start up phase will work harder than most employees ever will. I can say that only because I've been on both sides of the fence. And yet, I wouldn't trade it for the world.
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