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@ihave10descendants That’s like the total failure rate of all businesses. A sole proprietor service business has far less overhead than most businesses. I think OP’s odds are good if they have the right personality for it.

@juliussneezer I think it all depends. I knew when I started my business (solo - so far - cleaning business, started Aug 2021) that I didn't want to quit my existing part time job. I knew I didn't want to do the physical labor of cleaning full time, and I stand by that decision wholeheartedly. I...

@velaut Nah fam, most successful business people learn their business before they grow. I don't have much appreciation for the "build a landing page and underpay contractors to do the work for you" approach some here so adore.

@velaut Is this sub all about being the middleman?

@mignonvds Ooph, tough call with that kind of money on the table. My own policy (brand new business) is I don't deal with difficult people. I cut them loose as quickly as possible. But my clients are each small accounts that won't break me.

@epilla You have choices, explore them.

@gne5 Or downsize the whole operation.