One of the most positive things about owning a small business is the freedom to make decisions about how to accomplish whatever it is that you do and how you would like to structure payment and possibly give someone a special deal. With that said, I have considered all of the corporate structures taking over so many of the small businesses these days and the freedom to make those decisions goes out the window. The bottom line is the bottom line with a corporate structure. Now I do understand that this is how they keep the upper management happy but, this is not my biggest concern. I have my name on every invoice and truck and building and with that comes my reputation. I consider having a good name of more importance than the bottom line of my balance sheet. Don't get me wrong, I am not in this to loose money. You don't stay in business for 19 years without turning a profit. I love small businesses and love to take part in supporting them. Since both my wife and I run small businesses, it is very gratifying to see small business grow and be supported and not just for our sakes. This is the great thing about living in this country. We have the freedom to do whatever we want to support ourselves. I am very thankful to be in this country and hope that you too will consider supporting small businesses whenever and wherever you can. Thanks for reading.
Chuck McConnell