[sunrico90]

I know that many members are small business owners, is the business holding steady or is too large of a risk?

Small companies play an especially big role in construction, along with services as varied as death care, machinery repair and religious activities.

But a sector-to-sector look using the North American Classification System found a number of industries where small businesses -- those with fewer than 500 employees -- contribute a larger-than-average share to U.S. GDP. They are:

Construction: 85 percent.

Other services (from dating to funerals): 85 percent.

Arts and entertainment: 75 percent.

Professional and technical services: 70 percent

Lodging and food service: 58 percent

Health and social services: 56 percent.

Do you have what it takes to become a millionaire? getyour own business...

[Cougar31]

Originally Posted by sunrico90

I know that many members are small business owners, is the business holding steady or is too large of a risk?

Small companies play an especially big role in construction, along with services as varied as death care, machinery repair and religious activities.

But a sector-to-sector look using the North American Classification System found a number of industries where small businesses -- those with fewer than 500 employees -- contribute a larger-than-average share to U.S. GDP. They are:

Construction: 85 percent.

Other services (from dating to funerals): 85 percent.

Arts and entertainment: 75 percent.

Professional and technical services: 70 percent

Lodging and food service: 58 percent

Health and social services: 56 percent.

Do you have what it takes to become a millionaire? getyour own business...

Yeah! that's the way to go nowdays. With this Global economy taking over:
jobs being outsourced overseas, employers requiring more and more from employees. You are better off starting your own business.
A few years ago I talked with a small buiness owner, someone who worked for a corporation for 15 years and got laid off.
this is exactely what he said:" I would rather work 14 hours a day for myself than 8 hours for a corp."
I did check with him a few weeks ago and he is doing just fine. moved from one location to two locations. in case you wonder what type of business:
Mexican Food.

[sunrico90]

Originally Posted by Cougar31

Yeah! that's the way to go nowdays. With this Global economy taking over:
jobs being outsourced overseas, employers requiring more and more from employees. You are better off starting your own business.
A few years ago I talked with a small buiness owner, someone who worked for a corporation for 15 years and got laid off.
this is exactely what he said:" I would rather work 14 hours a day for myself than 8 hours for a corp."
I did check with him a few weeks ago and he is doing just fine. moved from one location to two locations. in case you wonder what type of business:
Mexican Food.

Great choice everyone likes Mexican food.....

[debbiemazz]

I am doing a workshop feb 23 on
“Working in the Food Business: Start a rewarding business or career in specialty food.” The seminar will be led by Deb Mazzaferro, Specialty foods consultant and Andy Fox. This three hour seminar will focus on what it takes to start a specialty foods business or restaurant and careers in the field. There are numerous ways to break into the specialty food trade using the skills you currently have.

Mazzaferro has 35 years experience in specialty foods sales and marketing. She has been operating a consulting business since 2001, having assisted over 100 food companies define strategy and implement it. She is a Gestalt-trained coach, a member of The Greater Sarasota Coaches Alliance and Greater Sarasota Slow Food. For more information go to [URL="https://www.city-data.com/AppData/Roaming/ACT/ACT%20for%20Windows%2012/Email/Temporary%20Attachment%20Files/Internet%20Mail/ACJPJZYM/www.coachmaz.com"]www.coachmaz.com[/URL].

Fox has 20 years assisting local Manasota companies in defining their marketing plans and increasing brand awareness. For more information go to [URL]http://www.foxbizgroup.com/[/URL]

The seminar will be February 23 from 6 to 9pm at the Wingate Hotel on highway 70. Bradenton, FL

Cost is $50.00 or two for one if registered by February 16. For more information and registration call 941-758-2404 or email [email]Deb@coachmaz.com[/email].