Post #2577 by the75stingray on Fri, Jun 21, 2002 6:42 PM

Stefani- You said: "my husband and I have our own little retail shop. We've been here 5 years, without employees. The store makes us a little profit, but realistically we'd make more money if we both flipped burgers at McDonald's."

Funny you should say that. My wife and I worked briefly together a year and a half ago (I was placed in a leather store with a high internal theft problem and she was the only experienced person that I could trust!) And we loved it! Yes, that is our idea - although one of us needs insurance.

A Dutch style thing hu? That would only go over in the Yellow Springs area (Antioch college). And not yet legal in the US, obviously - but a great idea! Imagine the mark up on the product and the MUNCHIES!

And Tiki Chris, thanks too. I have owned my own business before (In fact still do in a non-profit sorta way), so I am accustomed to the 7 days a week, 9 to 9 thing, with few - if any - vacations. I mean, I could do it, and I'd enjoy it! I would not need a 6 figure income to be happy. But would a tiki place even allow me to survive financially? That is the question.

But Stacey and I have been talking about this idea...and everything in between from a BBQ shack (for fairs / carnivals / car shows) to picking up dog poop. No, don't laugh, I'm serious! That is a real possibility. Of course the risk is that the BOTTOM could fall out. (I have some other puns that arent as clean).

Thanks again gang. Your comments are very much appreciated!

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