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Do you think its actually possible to start a real honest business in 2026?

Guest · 2026-07-10T00:00:41+02:00

Specifically the US but I guess this could be asked anywhere. I am not of the assumption it is actually possible for any normal person that doesn't already have millions. The days of an honest mom and pop seem long dead (since at least the 90s, maybe 80s). Or if there are any, they are struggling to even stay afloat. Like many, I thought I'd always want to start some sort of good business that actually serves a need. I now see that as impossible. I know people who made small niche software in the 80s, ended up making it a decent size company and retired with millions. I do not think anyone could do that today, especially with how tech is now. I see plenty of scammy tech startups. This isnt what I'm talking about. Imagine a CNC shop starting today. They largely dont exist because no one does engine work anymore and most things are throwaway. Similar thing for any type of repair, none exist because its all throwaway. The only businesses I ever see are reselling things made by slaves in China. No one _makes_ anything (other than 3d printed junk). I'd be quite surprised if anyone is living decently off a real, honest business that they didnt get millions from their parents to start and that doesn't exploit the hell out of others.

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What an idea!

10 Jul 2026 23:55

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bridgeenjoyer

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That is good info.

I have often thought about a car centric business but as I stated in another post, I'm too late for that by about 20 years.

10 Jul 2026 23:56

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bridgeenjoyer

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Thats about the only thing I can do! No one thinks theyre dumb about a subject they actually know something about like me 😅

10 Jul 2026 23:58

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bridgeenjoyer

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I guess I just dont see how to get started with that much money. Me and SO already work 50 hour weeks so there is not a huge amount of time for business planning. I guess one basically has to quit their job and go poor for a decade to see if they can make something happen. That just wouldn't work for an ADHD person like me

11 Jul 2026 00:00

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bridgeenjoyer

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I suppose mowing lawns or cleaning gutters is viable. But I'd need insurance. I do have a truck and trailer, old and shitty, but still.

11 Jul 2026 00:01

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bridgeenjoyer

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I just put it that way because I know a lot of folks start fun small businesses like selling 3d printed trinkets, but thats not going to pay my bills and go to my retirement fund. Boring as it is, I'm better off sitting on my butt at my current job 9 hours a day. I just wish there was more.

11 Jul 2026 00:02

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Right, its not easy that's for sure. I just am unable to think long term if something absolutely isnt going to pay off, then I wasted my 1 life. I'm also terrible at selling myself and I always undercharge because I can't bring myself to rip people off.

11 Jul 2026 00:06

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I commend you

11 Jul 2026 00:07

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