Does anybody here own or work for a small business?

skijay · Mar 29, 2007, 7:02 AM

I have some questions regarding working for one versus working for a large company.

Thanks

drjeff · Mar 29, 2007, 7:26 AM

Yup, great being your own boss, makes it easier to take a quick ski day every now and then

On the flip side, if your not working, generally speaking, your not bringing in any $$ to pay for those ski day lift tixs!

SkiDog · Mar 29, 2007, 7:43 AM

ive primarily worked for small companies. Usually less than 100 employees...I love it...lots of flexibility and more of a "family" atmosphere.

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Terry · Mar 29, 2007, 7:55 AM

I work for a very small company- just the owner and me. Great to work for, but the big company benefits aren't there.

ski_resort_observer · Mar 29, 2007, 7:57 AM

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Originally Posted by skijay

I have some questions regarding working for one versus working for a large company.
Thanks

What are your questions? I have owned a small business and worked for both, there are no pat answers, depends on the business/company and your preferences/situation.

Goblin84 · Mar 29, 2007, 8:07 AM

I work for a small university, however I do not think that counts

Paul · Mar 29, 2007, 8:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ski_resort_observer

What are your questions? I have owned a small business and worked for both, there are no pat answers, depends on the business/company and your preferences/situation.

Exactly. Its very hard to generalize, there are pros and cons to both. My Father owns a Medium-sized business that's industrial in nature. They manufacture corrugated shipping containers. Yup, a box factory, just like Hurley on Lost.

He has to deal with Union and non-union issues, shipping, receiving, sales, production, etc....
My wife works for a small business that's Commercial in nature. They are consulting engineers who do the engineering work for architechts and commercial builders.
I work for the vast, bloated corporate hell known as AT&T, otherwise know as a big corporation.

I can give you some insight to any size business, but like SRO said, there really are no "cut and dried" answers.

Fire away!

noski · Mar 29, 2007, 8:12 AM

I might be able to impart some wisdom. Ask away. There are good resources here.

tree_skier · Mar 29, 2007, 8:19 AM

I own a small company with no employees besides myself. It allows great flexibility in schedules but as Dr Jeff said if you don't work you don't make any money. The key is finding something you really like doing. A big plus is there are no meetings and you have no one above you to .........(fill in the blank).

MikeTrainor · Apr 13, 2007, 8:08 PM

I work for a small company about 20 employees. 16 Full time. I will be happy to answer any questions you have.

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Terry Sunday River meet and greet Join Date: May 2004 Location: Fryeburg Maine Posts: 1,331	I work for a very small company- just the owner and me. Great to work for, but the big company benefits aren't there. __________________ skiing is not just an activity, it is a lifestyle!

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Mar 29, 2007, 7:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
drjeff Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brooklyn, CT Posts: 3,855	Yup, great being your own boss, makes it easier to take a quick ski day every now and then On the flip side, if your not working, generally speaking, your not bringing in any $$ to pay for those ski day lift tixs!

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noski MRV logo (sun/mtns/river) Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: mad river valley Posts: 599	I might be able to impart some wisdom. Ask away. There are good resources here.

Mar 29, 2007, 8:19 AM	#9 (permalink)
tree_skier Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: SOUTHERN VERMONT Posts: 1,119	I own a small company with no employees besides myself. It allows great flexibility in schedules but as Dr Jeff said if you don't work you don't make any money. The key is finding something you really like doing. A big plus is there are no meetings and you have no one above you to .........(fill in the blank).

Apr 13, 2007, 8:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
MikeTrainor Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: MA Posts: 336	I work for a small company about 20 employees. 16 Full time. I will be happy to answer any questions you have.