has anyone here pivoted from being laid off to starting their own online business? it seems like there is never a perfect time to start, but am curious where to draw the line financially since there is risk?

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Following as I’m in the middle of this now. What is your online business?

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I'm wanting to open an online clothing store. What type of business do you have?

Are you having the clothes shipped to you and having on-hand stock to ship out yourself?

Are you doing drop shipping?…

Started it after layoff. Now trying to do both, business and look for job. Feels strange

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