I've had the privilege of peeking behind the curtain at 10,000+ businesses. Some observations: 1) All businesses are loosely functioning disasters. 2) Operating a small business feels like a daily knife fight where you get out of bed, try not to get stabbed, get back in bed,… Show more

1) All businesses are loosely functioning disasters.

2) Operating a small business feels like a daily knife fight where you get out of bed, try not to get stabbed, get back in bed, and do it all over again.

3) Small businesses don't stay small on purpose.

4) Most companies don't make much money.

5) What money they make is almost always reinvested back ... See more