Small business owners, what's your retirement plan? Please share whether you have another job or just your business too

Hi i lost majority of my money in the stock market. I married and promised my family that I will not make the mistake I made 7 years ago. Gambling. Is this an addiction I have. I keep selling stocks and taking loses buying other stock hoping it will recover but never did and sell again taking loses and buy again. It now sink in to me. I borrow personal loan hoping that the market will do k and I pay it back but I even lost that. I can't stop crying that I hurt the one I love the most my family.

Marriott or SPG credit card (for the sign on bonus)?

Any recommendations on a good side hustle or part time job? Trying to buy a house (yes I know the economy sucks right now) and it’s been tough saving with a SW salary.

What would you say is the minimum amount of money that your household would have to make before considering to have two babies?

Will be moving to LA at the start of next year. I make $150k and my boyfriend freelances and averages around $60k. How much should we realistically be paying in rent max?

Zscalar . Is ESPP mandatory to choose if mentioned in offer letter?

What price per sq foot to investors start buying in the north ATX home? My home is on the market and not moving. Trying to understand at what price point does it become attractive to investors

Paid off my account debt!

Thoughts on personal loans to consolidate Debt?

Anyone interested in joining my newly launched angel investment network? It’s entirely free and takes less than a minute to sign up. Comment below and I will DM you! Thanks!

Alteryx stock - thoughts on the company as a longterm investment?

Is an IPO in anyone’s FIRE strategy? Maybe this is specific to the Bay Area, but it doesn’t seem that unrealistic to negotiate enough equity to make $1.5 mill off an IPO. Or maybe I’m dreaming 😂

How do you invest and save for your children? I’m thinking about setting them up with custodial brokerage accounts but don’t want them to have a heyday at 18. Did you create irrevocable trusts or?? They are too young for earned income and I don’t own a business so no IRA investing opportunities here.

Hii ,
First time investing and hence I did some research on investment and planning to invest 40k in the below fashion.
10k-ELSS 10K-Equity MF 10k-Debt MF 4K-NPS 6K-PPF . Is it fine or any suggestions are welcomed. Also if anyone can suggest me which ELSS or mutual fund should I select considering the current market scenario

What’s a good, practical tax book to read for someone who knows nothing about taxes? I feel like I should familiarize myself with them but don’t know where to start/find the topic very overwhelming and dense even as a finance attorney. Welcome to other beginning finance book suggestions too! (Already read Kiyosaki and Ramsey)

New to options on fishbowl - I have a call itm with Robinhood that expires tomorrow. If I don’t sell it, what happens? Will they exercise or am I better to sell it?

Pushing out my retirement date... Crypto down 60%, stocks down 30%.. I was a millionaire in Jan now only a 750kaire lolz. Just numbers on a sheet keep rolling

How is it possible to have positive IRRs when my MoIC is negative? I have several sizable cash flows in first few months then capex for next few months before positive cash flows. Plz help

What benefits are included in EYs frequent traveler program? How many miles or stays are required?

I’ve been getting into a healthier routine and make a meal replacement smoothie every morning. I bought a bunch of palisade peaches from a stand and chopped some up and froze them.

Mixed them up today with some OJ, Fairlife milk, unflavored protein powder, spinach, hemp seeds and chia seeds. Best smoothie yet!

Hey guys! I am new here and I'm unable to DM folks here. Am I missing something? Thanks in advance.

“We had complimenting genitalia.”

My H1B petition is approved( visa processing is left). What are the next steps and timeline? Should I retrieve my resignation in hope of this?

How can I earn more money as a Oracle Fusion Technical Consultant? Do you guys know way to freelance or something?
Help would be appreciated.

Notice period in jpmc is 1 month or 2 months?

Is the office operational now?

Hello All, My employer doesn’t seem to be sharing i140 approval notice. I need it for H1b transfer to new employer.
Anyone faced similar situation and got a copy from USCIS directly? How long it takes and process for it please?

Appreciate your suggestions. Thanks.

Hi All, I'm an Executive Assistant with 10+ years experience providing administrative excellence and I am looking to transition into a tech company admin role (EA to SVP, EA to CEO, Chief of Staff, etc.). If you can help me on my path toward success with a referral to any of the below companies (or if you know of other EA openings at great companies), please let me know! Thanks in advance!

- Spotify
- Slack
- Confluent
- Github
- Automattic

Hi. I have a Panel Interview with a Salesforce product company. I need to do a presentation to the customer on the Product and how it will solve their problems. I need to do an elevator pitch for 3 slides about the company and then address the customer problems with the features of the product. Can you please share some Tips on these ( Elevator Pitch about the company and suggestions for the Panel interview) ? Thanks.

Does MBB accept applications where you don’t have an undergrad?

Anyone here doing consulting in Spain? I’m interested in knowing more about the market there and potentially make a move. Manager at big 4 in Toronto, 10 yrs of experience. Do public sector work.

Can someone offer some advice on how to potentially join finance transformation at the Big 4?

Why is this bowl so silent ? I had been expecting some risk related discussions. 😔

Are we absolutely unable to get a pump that is not the Limerick one?

I just had to send my husband away in an ambulance. I’m not allowed to go with him or even go to the hospital. I don’t know what to do. I can’t even be there for my husband.

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I'm glad there's now a bowl for small business owners.

What are your top 3 challenges that you face?

I'll start. I own a wine business for background information.

1. Getting people to buy wine virtually
2. Shipping cost
3. Supply

Anyone been to a small business expo? Been in business for about a year, not doing great but not doing horrible. Think I could benefit from others' expertise and some networking. Worth it or just join a Facebook group or something?

In the works of growing my small business digital media company for 2022. Filed my LLC, completed my SAM .gov registration and working on state credentials.

How/where should I look for RFPs from prospective clients, and what is some of your valuable business knowledge you can pass to this entrepreneur?

I am looking for payroll with hr support system. ADP is too expensive. Any other suggestions? Thank you.

A little frustrated that I have friends who persistently ask for discounts or free products. If you can't actually support my business when it's just getting started, wait until you can instead of asking me to lower my prices for you.

Looking for recommendations in the VA or DMV area for small biz:
1. Attorney 2. SBA banker 3.Accountant

Wondering if there are marketing people who work with companies to earn a commission? Does this exist? Does anyone have any experience with this? What are your thoughts? Considering something like this for my fashion business.

What features do you look for when looking for payment and merchant services? It seems like a lot of people go with Square because it’s simple but you’re paying for it and it doesn’t offer many features. I’m trying to get back into this business. I work with a reputable company offering full-featured business service and I’m here to offer other features and help other small businesses evaluate their options. Can help cut costs, help with cash flow and other services, inventory management, etc.

I'm working on a pitch deck, for an event that I'm planning next year for my wine brand called OBA, but I'm struggling to come up with sponsorship ideas.

I don't want to go the traditional route of creating tiers, because I feel like you should do most of the things in tiers regardless on how much they donated. Can anyone assist with coming up with some ideas?

Also, does anyone know how to create a virtual swag bag?

Thanks in advance.

Is it better to register as DBA or LLC for someone starting a side hustle that may hopefully turn to a small business?

I hustle Swag on the side. Any startups or really any company of any size need someone to build and manage a company Swag store, ping me : ).

Howdy! I’ve been a small business owner for longer than my stay in public school. Thanks for making this page! My wife and I run a photo imprinting business in our home, making photo t-shirts (also screen printed), coffee mugs, Christmas ornaments and a lot more stuff. I also own a firearms training business and am in the process of trying to start an axe throwing range. Lots of fun!!!fi

Hi friends, I’ll kickstart the bowl! Share what your small business is and drop a link!

Hello! I run an architectural and interior design studio in India with our focus ranging from conceptual designs and visualisations to construction drawing sets. If someone has any leads, commissions or an advice please free to drop a comment

At what point do you start paying taxes on your side hustle?

Thinking of starting a tutoring business franchise, like Sylvan, KUMON, or Mathnasium. Do these businesses usually suffer during economic downturns like a recession?

I have a daycab with no plates or MC numbers and I heard there were companies that provide their authority for my truck and great pay. does anyone know what companies do this ?