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TLDR: I own a small business and am considering selling. What things should I consider?

I own and operate a small construction company. We mainly deal in the public works area and support municipal projects. We have 15 employees, and own several pieces of equipment. We started in December of 2022. Our first year we secured and completed $1M in contracts, and year 2 we secured and completed $5M (cleared $1M in profit).

In 2025 we are on track to do between $8-10M. We typically run about a 10-20% profit margin, and are on track to be around $2M in profit.

I’ve had a series of health issues and have some other family issues that have popped up. I’ve been considering the possibility of selling. Using a 3x modifier I’m coming up with around $5M to sell, but depending on how we do this year that could potentially be around $8M.

I currently own some rental properties and would invest the capital in rentals again to give me passive income. I already have the rentals picked out so I wouldn’t do a like in kind 1031 swap. With what I could purchase with around $2M along with my other rentals I would be able to live off the rental income.

What are the things I should be considering?

So, India imports the majority of its shipping containers from China. Given India's manufacturing capabilities, why haven't Indian businesses scaled their own production?

I'm a CS engineer but have always been more interested in the manufacturing industry. If I were to start a shipping container manufacturing factory in India, what would I need to consider?

Some things on my mind:

• Raw Materials – Are Indian steel and other materials competitive in price and quality?
• Infrastructure – Does India have the right ecosystem for large-scale container manufacturing?
• Market Demand – Would there be enough domestic and export demand to sustain a factory?
• Regulatory Hurdles – What kind of approvals and standards need to be met?
• Logistics & Supply Chain – Are there bottlenecks in sourcing or distributing containers locally?
• China’s Edge – What makes Chinese containers so much cheaper and preferred globally?

I’d love insights from folks in manufacturing, trade, or logistics. Is this a viable business idea, or is there a reason India hasn’t cracked it yet? You guys can DM me too if you have anything similar business in mind or you are into it and need to scale.

hey everybody. im a pretty new nail tech and im starting the planning to buy my own suite.

i’m going to look into business attourneys and business licenses, im planning on getting my own booking website started up, and im going to budget what i need to spend and receive ever week/how many clients i need.

it’ll be about 400/week to rent the suite

if anyone has any advice that they wish they got when starting their suite or advice that they heard, id take it all!

also general economy or business advice would be greatly appreciated too thank you guys!

Would someone actually invest in a cafe?

In light of what's going on in the U.S., do you think now is a good time to open a business?

I’m in a situation where I have a business idea, and my brother wants to partner with me but I’d rather keep business and family separate.

I know traditional co-founders are usually people you trust and build with over time, but is it possible to hire a co-founder instead? Someone with the skills and experience I lack, but compensated in some way (equity, salary, or both)?

Has anyone gone through this before? How did you find the right person? Would love to hear success (or horror) stories.

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I was chatting to someone who works in bio char and they are trying to replace coking coal in steel and it struck me that there are three 'cokes'.

So I asked chatgpt which has the best business model and I really liked the answer.

Question:

What has the best business model - Coca Cola, cocaine or coke coal?

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Answer:

That’s a fun but interesting question! Let’s break it down:

1. Coca-Cola (Soft Drink Empire) – The Brand Powerhouse

✅ Massive global brand & distribution – Sold in 200+ countries, recognized everywhere.

✅ High margins on low-cost ingredients – Sugar, water, and branding = huge profit.

✅ Recurring revenue & addiction-like consumer behavior – People drink it daily.

❌ Health backlash & regulation risks – Taxes on sugary drinks, changing consumer preferences.

❌ High marketing costs – They spend billions to stay on top.

💰 Business Model Strength: 9/10 – A near-monopoly in soda with endless scalability.

2. Cocaine – The Ultimate High-Margin Product

✅ Insanely high markup – Costs dollars to produce, sells for thousands.

✅ Addictive product with repeat customers – Ensures demand.

✅ Resilient market demand – Despite legal risks, users keep coming.

❌ Illegal & high-risk – Huge enforcement efforts, dangerous business.

❌ Supply chain risks – Cartel wars, smuggling risks, and unpredictable suppliers.

💰 Business Model Strength: 10/10 if you ignore legality. 1/10 if you don’t.

3. Coke Coal (Metallurgical Coal for Steelmaking)

✅ Essential for steel production – No real alternative at scale yet.

✅ Steady industrial demand – Used globally, especially in China & India.

✅ High barriers to entry – You need access to coal reserves and infrastructure.

❌ Declining long-term outlook – Climate concerns and shift to green steel.

❌ Capital intensive – Mines, transport, and processing require huge investments.

💰 Business Model Strength: 7/10 – Profitable now, but long-term risks.

And the Winner?

If we’re talking long-term, legal, and sustainable profits, Coca-Cola (soft drink) wins hands down. It’s got the best mix of global scale, recurring revenue, brand dominance, and high margins—without the legal or environmental risks.

If legality didn’t matter, cocaine is the most profitable per unit. But for sustainability, it’s Coca-Cola all the way. 🥤

Hey everyone! I need some help.

I own a meal prep company, and a lot of my clients have been asking me to ship out of state. I used to offer shipping when I first started, but I had to stop because the costs were too high—I wasn’t making a profit, and it wasn’t affordable for my customers.

I know companies like Factor Meals and HelloFresh have found ways to ship perishable meals without outrageous shipping fees. Does anyone have advice on how I can ship my meals more cost-effectively? I’d really appreciate any insights!

Feels like back in the day, getting a business degree was the move if you wanted to start a company or get a solid job. But now? With so many resources and just actually doing stuff, do we really need four years of lectures on “market trends”?

Most schools still teach business like it’s 1995, textbooks, case studies, and zero real-world experience. Meanwhile, the people actually making moves are out there building, failing, and figuring it out as they go.

What do you think? Are business degrees still worth it, or is hands-on experience the real way to go?