• Rivalarrival@lemmy.today
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    5 months ago

    I see. Because big businesses prey on small businesses, small businesses just shouldn’t exist, and it’s liberal, libertarian, individualistic propaganda to argue otherwise.

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      5 months ago

      Small businesses grow, that’s how capitalism works. When OP talks about empowering individuals, that’s liberal ideology. When talking about how self-employment is better for society, that’s liberal ideology.

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        5 months ago

        Small businesses grow, that’s how capitalism works.

        That’s patently false. Most small businesses start small and never grow beyond that small stage.

        I don’t get the impression that you have any experience with small business. You certainly don’t have enough to speak with the degree of authority you have assumed.

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          I know plenty of small businesses. I know none that keep to one person and aren’t disguised employees.

          But then, if there are two persons in your business, who’s the boss? And if there’s none, congrats, it’s a cooperative!

          Employment is something workers won in the early 20th century. Ask yourself why they fought for it maybe. Then come back with your arrogance.