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Same with Amazon, Shopify and other growing businesses, no? Which then begs the question of "what is a real business". In my book, as long as there are custome

Same with Amazon, Shopify and other growing businesses, no? Which then begs the question of "what is a real business". In my book, as long as there are customers who are paying money and they're happy with the results, you're a real business. (Would love to hear counterpoint perspectives!)

yc1010 12y ago
Some small businesses might not turn a profit per se but if the owner(s) get a descent salary each month that might make them happy, the aim is not always to optimize profits for shareholders or get venture capital...