Tanning Bed Erroneous Claims

Please read link when you get a chance. This happens to our industry all of the time. There are so many fallacies. I hope in the next few weeks to research-it's Christmas! There is no time to do it right now! Please give me a chance!

Here is the Real America

This has nothing to do with my business, but I wanted to share because it is a confirmation that I might be on the right theme for the season. I just caught the tail end of a story on the news this morning that someone had paid for layaway for a family. The person wanted to remain anonymous. What a story!

Where is the Real America?

Now I know yesterday sounded a little bleak, but I did not mean to appear like I am STRESSED OUT! Actually, I am quite content where I am in life. Have I confused you? To me, it all depends on what you place as your trust. The type of business that I have has seen many difficulties-tan tax, parental consent for under 18 years old, and right before warm weather hits I have the sunscreen industry influencing dermatologist with sun scare tactics to name a few. Despite obstacles, my business is not a failure. I have valued, happy customers, and I have weathered many storms. Have I made everyone happy? Unfortunately, I know I haven’t. I try to be an honest owner-making sure no one is getting ripped off or short changed. This is a part of the real America that is missing from our country. Don't get me wrong there is the silent majority who tick this way. So where am I going with this? Stay tuned . . . . .

Facing a New Year

With the economic thermometer reading disaster for the coming year, what is there for my business? Now is supposed to be the time to look at your business plan and decide if it is time to move forward or stay stifled.
The truth needs to be told. The government makes sure you keep no capital to invest each year in your business. Because of this, it is hard to run a business these days. Capital is so important to grow your business, and you should not have to be punished. This is how I have felt for the 11 ½ years that I have been in business. Here is an example: I have a loan, and I cannot make additional payments because it goes against me at the end of the year. I still have to claim it as income, but I do not have it. I like paying down my loan before due date so that I can purchase additional equipment sooner. IT JUST ISN’T FAIR!
I should not have to be a rocket scientist to figure out the tax codes, so I can KEEP MY MONEY. I cannot be a huge corporation to benefit from the breaks in the tax codes. No one is going to bail me out if I make a risky financial decision. Why should anyone else get this benefit? I, a taxpayer, am paying for their decisions and not my own.
I understand business. You have to be an honest, hard working individual. You should not get breaks or rewarded if you are dishonest or corrupt. Where is the Real America? To be continued . . . . . .