Small Business Owner On Deciding To Close Permanently: 'It Makes Us Angry’ | NBC News NOW

Some businesses, many mom and pop shops may never recover from the coronavirus pandemic. A group of business owners who made the tough decision to permanently shut their doors speak out about their struggles.
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Small Business Owner On Deciding To Close Permanently: 'It Makes Us Angry’ | NBC News NOW

[@classicredwine]

These are the types of businesses that should’ve gotten the PPP not large corporations

[@tidbit1877]

The thing is the government is so determined to only bail out people who already had pay checks; why not bail everyone out, I mean the economy could certainly use some extra consumers. Why doesn't the government offer guaranteed loans to anyone who wants one, and later, after the pandemic, people could apply to have their loans forgiven based on their income. So if they had no income then the loans would be forgiven, but if they go back to work for 50,000 + dollars a year then they can pay the loan back on their own. That way the government would only pay for those who really needed the money! And this isn't to say that the government shouldn't also do other things like loans to small businesses and help cover payroll for some companies, but this kind of loan would get money to literally everyone who needed it, so long as they had an address.

[@ericx4124]

The government should’ve withheld the extra $600/week + other stimulus money from people already getting welfare and disability and given this money to small business. I don’t agree with not helping big business: if you let the businesses with thousands of employees fail, those thousands of people are out of work - not a dozen (on average) that a typical mom and pop employs.

[@tidbit1877]

@@ericx4124 Actually over 50% of the workforce is employed in Small and Medium sized companies, so you help far more people when you bail out the small companies. And it would be stupid not to give money to the people on welfare and disability as they need it the most, and they are guaranteed to spend it almost immediately, which is really good for the economy. The last thing we want is grocery stores going out of business because everyone is down at the food bank; we should try to keep as much of the economy going as possible.

[@sy8750]

Exactly. This is where PPP mattered most..

Trump the crook. Cares more about the big guys who pay him, than the real owners of America, the people who pay the taxes and the creators of the Constitution.

[@LisaS1]

I'm so sorry; this is very sad for you small business owners.

[@BabyMonkeysZone]

Small business owners are mostly republican or conservative. They voted for cutt throat capitalism so they deserve to shut down. No pity for them.

[@blacknwhitehound]

@@BabyMonkeysZone what a stupid opinion ... most close due to poorly thought out policies dreamed up by neo socialist. How do you suppose a government makes money ? Mmmmmm ehhhh by taxing business ... and income ... your statement is a stupid as someone saying .. I hope everyone that’s addicted to drugs dies ... They knew what they were doing

[@Briandodd760]

They were paid off or they sue

[@samriwelkeish7981]

@Binker the Stinker most retarted comment girl bye

[@draneym2003]

@@samriwelkeish7981 it's with a d not a t. Learn to spell little girl.

[@stevemean8682]

Sign of middle class are going down hill.😭

[@marb2189]

steve mean What middle class?

[@christinacope562]

All according to Plan.

[@autobotdiva9268]

no, that means they didnt have a business plan. when the cheesecake factory didnt pay rent of $75k for one month, nobody said anything

[@sychodogg]

corporate america 2020, where ceo's are going to give themselves multi-million dollar bonuses by the year's end with corporate bailout money

[@jenn2597]

Ask Planned Parenthood. They stole 80 million from the fed's small business fund. They are NOT a small business! They are scammers! Who allowed them to receive this money and approved their applications? They have also been open the ENTIRE time!

[@autobotdiva9268]

that has nothing to do with her sadness.

[@johnDingoFoxVelocity]

@@jenn2597 interresting also mention the republicans who sold off stock options to the tune of 28.8 million dollars right before they knew the economy was in trouble and right before trump said the republicans support our economy.

[@johnDingoFoxVelocity]

@Brent Anderson interresting but its actually republicans that passed bills that hurt small business right now several of there bills have made it impossible to get a business loan how ever if you are asian indian russian you can walk right into a bank and get a loan no problem if you are white black or any other race screw you and these laws where not only passed by republicans but democrats as well see it takes both parties to vote on the law to make it law and both parties are responsible for this not one

[@johnDingoFoxVelocity]

@TravelerPat Sadly that doesnt cover the republicans that sold off stock options to the tune of 28.8 million dollars before they knew the market would crash then having trump say his party will help the economy and flat out lie doesnt help

[@asahel980]

Restaurants and other small business has no choice but indeed to close permanently as rent is eating up their money and to get away from the contracts , its the best decision to go ,NOT loans from Government as this may last longer than 6 months or more.

[@AffordBindEquipment]

In thinking about your comment, it would seem to me that the property owners would be smart to let the rent slide. Better to have a possibility of future income from a long time business, than a bunch of empty buildings.

[@burningcoal5705]

Unfortunate that people make more money by sitting at home than the essential workers risking their lives

[@conjurerwoman9726]

STOP the conquer and divide! The rich and big business owners who get Tax Payers' BAILOUTS and Tax Cuts love when poor and middle class people go after each other when one get a crumb more than the other.

[@cecilianorris4449]

Oh well, like Nancy Pelosi said, its inconvenient.

[@DIVISIONINCISION]

You can eat ice cream, pale Cecilia...

[@TheStoneWhisperer]

As I sat & sincerely listened to all these small business owners, let me translate the first woman's message "We decided to take the profit we made on the backs of so many for so many years and run. We are not going to keep employees on the payroll and sacrifice our stash". That is what she really said! She hardly even looked more than a little bit bothered by her decision. In fact, I didn't feel a whole lot of sympathy in any of the businesses interviewed. My good friend can be truly classified as a small business owner of a Chinese Restaurant in Phoenix and I hear story after story of all the crap he does to keep his profits in his pockets. I hear of all the "cash employees" he hires to keep them off his taxable income, all the deliveries he makes that are hidden from the Govt and all the individuals who sacrifice years for him only to get sacked when the owner feels a change is needed. I really don't hear any GOOD that comes out of many of the small businesses, especially from the "service economy sector". I think we need to get away from an unsustainable "Service economy" and get back to what we once did so well, manufacturing! We need to bring back our jobs from China and we need to focus on what is important in this world! Going to Gotham Bar & Grill is NOT one of them! We need to meet around our Dinner table as a family going forward, not sitting around some table in a Restaurant where the food was served by someone making $10/hr! We need to get back to our roots and do what we did best! I know my comments will bring some not so favorable responses, but the truth hurts.

[@AB-ol5uz]

sounds like you need to report your "friend" to ICE, the IRS, etc. for fraud.

[@TheStoneWhisperer]

@@AB-ol5uz - Not a bad idea!

[@christinacope562]

Actually you're correct in many ways, small businesses sprung up in an effort to survive after the loss of manufacturing. The United States became a distributor along with nonstop development. The Corporate owners chose that route and either offshore profits or pay next to nothing in taxes. We're a crumbling Nation. Families may become closer(I hope)and many have learned to cook.

[@TheStoneWhisperer]

Christina Cope yes, I was hoping that could be one good thing to come out of all this, that the virus perhaps brought families closer together again. We can only hope 🙏🏻

[@Aliusmi]

I closed mine in Boston on 1st of May, 2020. The business would Cary so many families is closed. What I would do! I don’t know. Would I be able to put that much effort to startup and wait the business to run , I don’t think I could. So depressing .

[@ruthietreselan]

Very sorry for your loss

[@missflorencek8569]

Sorry to hear this.

[@latifajenkins6547]

Please would Ellen and all other celebrities help these people keep they businesses open! Y’all have millions and millions y’all can help one business at a time and it would be like y’all buying a new car for y’all! But to see these people lose everything is so sad!

[@autobotdiva9268]

most of them paid off student loans for kids in FULL like phylisha rashad

[@itsmelili326]

It's definitely a mourning process! Well, it was and still is for me. Especially when you have worked so hard for success - to have it just end abruptly and unexpectedly.

[@rickschucker9697]

Not_Easily Influenced do you actually think dementia Joe will be able to do better????

[@itsmelili326]

@@rickschucker9697 Don't put words in my mouth, read my comment again👀👀 👌 I think we're in deep shi as Americans and very few have guided our country out of recession or depression. I no longer choose one evil over the next. 1-800-WHOCARES

[@mjp5689]

Totally AGREE, It's a mourning process. ADD to that the fear of the Unknown ! (Personal life, JOB Replacement- Finances, Schooling, COVID, Political BS) It's CONSUMING, OVERWHELMING, and DEPRESSING. In Michigan, I'VE BEEN WAITING for Unemployment Benefits since MARCH. I've waited HOURS over the phone, been HUNG UP on by RUDE State Employees, AND get NO answers or response to my concerns. On top of that, with all my free time, I WATCHED our STATE send 80 MILLION to DEAD 'WORKERS' ?!?!? Don't care, NO Interest in being a 'bagman' ANYMORE.

[@timinator83]

Why work hard to be a success in a corrupt world?

[@itsmelili326]

@@timinator83 Personally I work hard for success regardless. For me. Even if it's temporary success, it far better than failure. Everything in life is a lesson, for the next journey. Corruption or not, I will not lay down and succumb to being unsuccessful.

[@sct4040]

We need 1 year of emergency fund for our personal finance, so why don't small businesses have the same?

[@christinacope562]

Time for Wall Street to pull themselves up by the bootstraps! By bailing them out in 2008 because they're too big to fail, they expect bailouts all the time.

[@leschurchill804]

This has been said many times, but just the other day, someone shot back and said that this is not the 1950's to that question. I personally have done this for myself, and am looked at as if I have have two heads. SBA's have so much to lose, it is irresponsible for them to operate with such a 'short financial margin.' Ms. L. Churchill

[@LS-lf8gb]

Running a biz has a million more variables. To say that you were able to have an emergency fund is not a major accomplishment when you are not dealing with a million government requirements, employees, financers, advertising, customer lawsuits, building repairs, commercial mortgages, payroll, etc. And the list of responsibilities are endless, even in the best of times. We need to show compassion and empathy for entrepreneurs. I only criticize when I am in that same arena, fighting the same fight - instead of being a spectator in the audience.

[@LS-lf8gb]

@@christinacope562 This segment isn't about Wall Street. These are regular small businesses, run by regular people.

[@christinacope562]

@@LS-lf8gb I am well aware of that and mourn their loss. If you're aware, this will concentrate the wealth inequality worse than 2008. With 40,000,000 unemployed in a way like no other, the damage is going to be beyond belief as the vultures swoop in. WalMart, Amazon and McDonald's being my only choice is the worst dystopian World. I had made the choice to shop local since Occupy Movement, I had mostly before that. I use Credit Union instead of "Banks too big to fail" that just got bigger. brrr.money

[@visoroverwatch3247]

Trump: What do you have to lose? 2020 came and gave us the answer: Everthing

[@maganam209]

It wasn't Trump who closed the business it was democratic governors and mayor closing business 🥺

[@LS-lf8gb]

For all the many negative comments about the entrepreneurs... There is a huge lack of understanding and appreciation for what entrepreneurs contribute. Even during the lockdown, they still had to continue paying the commercial lease (or eventually pay the accumulated principal and interest), the utilities, and some continued to pay employees. Even for those that were open, what happens when 90% of your customers are home unemployed, are choosing not to spend money as usual, or won't have jobs when the lockdown ends? The commercial lenders aren't decreasing the mortgages, and other expenses aren't decreasing. Now you are throwing money into a pit. Tough customized decisions have to be made. Also, consider that there are many billion dollar businesses that are closing, which could have done better with the free money that the government has thrown at them for the past decade. I don't think it's fair to look down at the small business owner who was willing to work hard, create jobs, and grab life by the balls. I celebrate them.

[@GrimJerr]

👍 proof a "service economy" is not sustainable. We need people thinking ahead to the next century challenges of infrastructure on a planet experiencing rapid Climate Change. We've gotten to comfortable, time to channel that energy into the task of survival, not stroking each others comfort zones.

[@nickhiscock8948]

State owned enterprises. That used to be very common in especially after WW2.

[@autobotdiva9268]

service economy will never die

[@memyself1176]

my barbershop is still closed my hair is getting long

[@clickreportifyouareacrybab5942]

My hair is long, but thankfully pubes are easy to cut on your own. So I just buzz those off. Unless you have a perfectly round head, it's best to wait for the barber to open back up.

[@Eric-zk2hu]

This crisis has tremendous gigantic differences between the affected and the not really affected, where the not really affected are oblivious to the devastation of the affected. People who can work at home online or own businesses that they can manage in the privacy of their office or are in sectors that have not been shut down complain about the inconveniences of wearing facemasks or not being able to get a haircut, but they don't really fathom the situation that others are going thru. PRIME example would be Congress, they still have their jobs and the vast majority of them are older and wealthy enough that they could live extravagantly the rest of their lives if they never worked another day. Stimulus is needed ASAP like yesterday not 2 months from now! So Pausing and analyzing will prove to be disastrous. What good are the whole PPP and loans for small businesses when even with reopening businesses are so affected they have no chance of being profitable. Why should you keep employees on the payroll or take out loans to get you by for a month when it is clear your industry is now unprofitable. Congressman still have their jobs and benefits so they complain about the hassle of reconvening and take weeks at a time off. If bombs went off in NY, Boston, Los Angeles, New Orleans and other cities do you think they would think its appropriate to take days off and pause to analyze the situation?? Well over 90,000 people have died in the last 3 months and billion dollar industries that were employing millions of people are crippled, so yeah bombs have gone off. Restaurants, airlines, travel, tourism, sports and the entertainment industry are huge industries that will be greatly affected for years.

[@rogerricalde7860]

I never had a chance to say goodbye to my coworkers. Sad times. I'm so Overwhelmed.

[@Halli50]

What is the classic saying? Don't get mad, GET EVEN at the ballot box in November! It may be hard, but life can be rebuilt - if only you don't give up.

[@madlion7047]

Please explain "Don't get mad, GET EVEN at the ballot box in November!", How will that help anyone?

[@W81Researcher]

Trump had nothing to do with this. It was Democrat controlled states.

[@ayojoy1443]

What state is this? That is the important point? New York. So why did the governor lock down for so long? Notice that the ones in Florida are open though operating below capacity.

[@gyuongnam]

We are decided closing our Nail business today. I don’t have choice. We didn’t get any ppp loan.

[@goldgrl7]

I’m so sorry 😞

[@jenn2597]

I'm so sorry! Meanwhile, Planned Parenthood was awarded 80 Million from the small business fund. They aren't even a small business, and they have been open the entire time! I am so upset right now! #1) How dare they even apply and steal money away from the small businesses the money was for, and #2) Who approved their application? This is criminal!

[@christinacope562]

I am so sorry. I know my area will be devastated, most likely the state too.

[@leeleeg4169]

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your business. My heart goes out to you and all your employees.

[@MoonLiteNite]

I don't get the sob story? Normally people are yelling "eat the rich" and "greedy CEOs" and now people care? Random twist in the news reporting

[@xxcelr8rs]

Identity politics will 'eat their own'

[@christinacope562]

🍌

[@GrimJerr]

Feeding people can be a noble thing, but we've managed to create an entire sector of the population that doesn't know how to feed itself. While all the while creating a food supply system that has broken down and now is wasting food at record levels plowing under crops, spilling milk, breaking eggs.

[@andrewhigdon8346]

GrimJerr crimes upon crimes upon crimes. Lies beget lies, and abracadabra, here we are. The saddest part is that there was no magic involved. Well except the magical Powers of Arrogance.

[@kevinsouza7744]

You do realize that a HIGH majority of the population doesn't have ANYWHERE to grow vegetables right?

[@christinacope562]

Millions of livestock killed because it's "too expensive" and claimed as a tax loss because no way to process(butcher and package). This Nation's priorities are F**cked up.

[@dawnofthewalkers4915]

But hey at least the sheep have Amazon.

[@christinacope562]

During all of this Amazon and WalMarts had record profits as small businesses went under. Local WalMarts didn't block off the merchandise from grocery/pharmacy. And on the 1st nice day Lowe's, Home Depot and Menards were packed. It was like Black Friday shopping for Superstores🤬 I gave none of the above any business. I went to the 2 small locally owned Grocery stores and an employee owned Drug store chain that's only in Ohio.

[@patricksaxon3983]

So you are saying that the Coronavirus is not real?

[@dawnofthewalkers4915]

@@patricksaxon3983 who’s said that

[@patricksaxon3983]

@@dawnofthewalkers4915 You did, when you mentioned sheep’s has Amazon.

[@dawnofthewalkers4915]

@@patricksaxon3983 I made this comment 6 months ago. I don’t even remember what I was referring to but if I thought COVID wasn’t real I’d actually clearly say COVID isn’t real.

[@rogerdalesk]

These types of businesses, restaurants and breweries, are hard enough to start because there are too many. Next time you start a biz, avoid these. Do something involving computers.

[@rogerdalesk]

@Brian Waller The same here in Cleveland. I'm sad when I see new people opening up in an area, happy and hard-working, go into the same building that never does good.

[@charlottemyers8449]

There are 1000's of millionaires out there. Can we not join arms to reach out and ASK FOR HELP. These businesses could be a TAX WRITE OFF TO START UP AGAIN COREECT? There is HOLLYWOOD. Movie Stars that have more money than they know how to spend. We have to get creative. NOW FOR THE BOOK PERSONALLY I THINK the GOVERNMENT CREATED THIS, THEY SHOULD PAY FOR IT!! We are asked yearly to give our money for taxes to who??? Where is it REALLY GOING? WHY ARE WE GIVING OUR MONEY TO PEOPLE THAT WE DONT EVEN SEE WHAT THEY ARE DOING WITH IT EXCEPT BUYING FOR ELECTIONS, EXPENSIVE JETS AND VACATIONS, ETC! There are MILLIONS OF US! How many of them? We America should be, "UNITED WE STAND"! Too much money in America to see this happen to small businesses. Let Walmart take over, guess who has their hands in Walmart now?!! Gates!! Yep! We ride or die?!!

[@christinacope562]

Alice Walton is the richest person in Texas. Her brother Jim is the richest in Arkansas. They ruined their Father Sam's business he built from scratch. They pay politicians to pay no tax. They ruined WalMart and put small American companies out of business that their father had as suppliers. Remember when WalMart was proudly carrying Made In The USA products, I do. I refuse to shop there! WalMart made record profits during this shutdown! They didn't block off merchandise that other stores sold but were forced to close. That's unfair advantage. How many small businesses have Alice and Jim Walton killed, too many to count. The US has 1,000 billionaires who pay nearly nothing, many millionaires have been created as the wealth went to the top as the Middle Class disappeared. They own the Federal Government and many State governments.

[@whodoyouthinkheare]

my business died. 7 years with my own blood, sweat and tears tried to grew it. Now i have nothing.

[@pincelviviente2624]

The Federal government give out funds to help small businesses. Also the city must have assistance for small businesses. Don't give up, you and all small businesses we the people need to support them. They are essential in our neighborhood. Please let's support them. Let's make more used of the products they sale and their are an essential part of our community.

[@christinacope562]

I have been doing that as much as possible since the Occupy movement. I use a Credit Union instead of the "Too big to fail". During the lockdown, I shopped at a small local grocery and an employee owned drug company. Not once did I give any money to the WalMarts, Lowe's, Home Depot and especially not Amazon. They don't want to pay taxes to support our Nation then they get nothing from me to lobby for laws to benefit them. I will be devastated if many small businesses don't return.

[@fuzeasiangrille2241]

i closed my restaurant too. don't know what to do now.

[@milanomaticbydjcat5951]

This is ridiculous. The governments have completely messed up. I hope in the future they experience the pain that they have inflicted on so many businesses.

[@jetted_out]

And trump sitting at the table with millionaire restaurant executives. This people who he should be meeting with. Not rich guys flaunting their success.

[@louchris9001]

They must not have been that successful if they couldn't stand the closer for couple months!?!?! In that case, a lot more will be closing for good!?!

[@ianalan4367]

That certainly is not the case with all small business. Even some of the most successful restaurants are only operating at a 10% bottom line profit. Small businesses do not have the type reserve capital to sustain months of expenses without revenue. If they did they wouldn't be a 'small' business. ; )

[@dingodazz3724]

Money (profits) are not the ONLY measure of success in a business - Many people think success and money are the same thing, but they are not.

[@dingodazz3724]

@@ianalan4367 I agree, 99% of people (not in small business) don't understand the overheads and hidden costs associated with running one.

[@autobotdiva9268]

cheesecake factory didnt pay april rent and posted a letter that they didnt have the $75k rent. nobody said a word

[@rogerthat5459]

Newly reopened Ford plant has two cases of Covid-19. I hope those workers are not taking it home to their kids.

[@manbearpig9911]

Im sure there kids will have a 99.9 percent chance of recovery lol. You watch too much news dude. Turn off this mind control, fear mongering crap. #scamdemic

[@patricksaxon3983]

But this sure helps those on line piano courses, because people get so bored being forced to stay home with nothing to do. What is worst is protesters will take advantage of the shut down and destroy their businesses, with no one there.

[@motorgreg33]

They keep telling us to save save save for a rainy day....why didn't this owner save a little money along the way instead of spending all of it........just saying

[@reggyregz]

it's a little annoying that the business owners names at the end aren't given, trying to write a report and need personal stories...

[@sammie140]

Most small business will not make enough profit and will not last by August- October! People are being more caution and avoiding social places. And you have people not spending anything in the next several mouths down the road.

[@christinacope562]

Many will have no jobs and many have a job with a pay cut and reduced hours. There may not be money to spend. I hate that this virus has changed our lives and taken so many. I hate that those who recover can have permanent damage and be bankrupt from the hospital bill. I hate that those who are unaffected have no empathy.

[@DigimonTamerfreak]

How feasible is it for owners to have cash reserves for events like this?

[@greywolf0167]

business rule...always put 30 percent of earned revenue in a safe place earning interest...for a time in the future that creates dire straights...so many people (business owners) didn't do this...that's why they are in this position. now they have something to blame for their failings...sorry tough words ...nothing personal...its only business...and the reality is most business owners knew this formula and didn't apply it from day one.

[@dingodazz3724]

Haha 30%..... how much profit do you think on average small businesses make?????

[@sychodogg]

uh ok. if that is the principle, why did the mid to big corporations get bailout money? by applying your rule, mid to big corporations should get nothing.

[@christinacope562]

Maybe possibly if you own the building your business is in, most lease. Those Equity firms that own so much to lease out, got a bailout.

[@greywolf0167]

@@sychodogg they should't have...this wasn't about bail outs...this is about poor management skills

[@greywolf0167]

@@dingodazz3724 i did it and so many people i know in business did it....its not always easy so i would only do it at peak times and only talking about profit portioning

[@beedubs1327]

Disgusting. Open up now!

[@ElijahJGraves]

They need to re-open I'm not saying everything goes back to normal quickly but if all those small business go out the economy will be wrecked forever because those make up a lot of the Econome so we should open slowly the only reason cases of spiked and places that are reopening is because the governor's are lazy and don't come up with good plans to keep people from not social distancing that's the only reason why.

[@autobotdiva9268]

outback steakhouse here has been booming in carry out orders. mothers day it was a 5 hour wait!

[@ElijahJGraves]

@@autobotdiva9268 that is good

[@alicea5]

Idk, my hometown is doing quite well. The day a popular restaurant re-open the parking lot was filled. People r showing up to farmer markets and I am seeing more of an annoying influx of business to Walmart.

[@goldgrl7]

Heartbreaking 😞

[@jenh9426]

Better you have a business to close..than to have to bury a family member due to this virus.

[@boni_traxton9436]

man made virus

[@christinacope562]

@@boni_traxton9436 there's over 100 types of Coronavirus. Please learn. This was not man-made when various viruses have been around as long as life has on this planet.

[@eanu123]

What a cruel comment.

[@vanessale5610]

Shut up!

[@jandellko]

tf these people have spent their lives trying to start a business

[@karlagreen6310]

Who has a year? WHO has next month?

[@Lavonne1]

If some of these businesses are extremely successful how does a storm destroy them? I started a small business recently and haven't launched yet but why wouldn't you prepare for a horrible event. There are always dark times.

[@SnarlaRae]

Your Wu Mao or have zero clue about running a business that actually employees humans.

[@Lavonne1]

@@SnarlaRae true but neither do those people apparently. That is why they are closing the doors. If this was some ones personal finances you ask why didn't you have savings or 6 to 5 months of income saved up. Who doesn't know storms come. Especially people that work in an industry that relies on direct human contact. Don't make excuses. You aren't doing them any favors. They should have been prepared some what. You have 3 restaurants and you don't have savings. Living the life.

[@SnarlaRae]

@@Lavonne1 Yea blame the citizen.Are you a communist or wu mao?

[@pevanspe85]

It's the rents on these places that are the killer you can't save when half your turn over is going on rent and bills

[@Lavonne1]

@@pevanspe85 you are right don't know anything about business even I just started one but I still disagree. If this was personal and not retail you would have no sympathy for a person that works paycheck to paycheck. Business it's hard that is why everyone isn't doing it. They winners will remain open. What's happening is the businesses that only know how to operate during positive times are going down. There is good times and bad.

[@bradmiller9993]

My guess is that the real cost of small business closures will very soon be reflected in the hot mess which will be lack of revenue from sales tax, b and o tax, licenses, etc . Cities counties and states will very soon see a tidal wave debt due to lack of income from small business. Just sayin'.

[@manjunathb.d3271]

I closed my cafe in Bangalore, because of Corona there were no customer's and couldn't pay rent also feeling very sad, that to we opened cafe in December 2019...

[@mipajaro1]

So sorry. Praying that maybe sometime in the future you may again grow. This virus is a waste of our time and lives. Hope will keep us for we are strong.

[@guyminthorne3420]

Thanks again China for ruining my business also. Car lot still closed in Pa.

[@heide-raquelfuss5580]

How do you know, who the real enemy is? Think, think critically, but do not make so easally connections. We all now, i hope, that worldwide powerfull people have hidden agendas. And this people knew, that china would get the blame. Or did something, so china gets the blame. I have learned in live... Nothing is, what it seems. Nothing seems, what it is. Where is smoke, there is not necessarily fire, but cut be. Where is fire, there is not necessarily smoke. You know what i mean? It is not smelling like convinient for some powerfull people? And why? The best idea i can give..., is to not trust any country. Any people, who could profit from this all. I see, many things going on. I saw many things going on in 2007 i think. The crash is comming like before. But worse. Wait and see... Do everything to protect you and your entire family. Solve financial problems and sanitase everything. Learn everything about surviving and what you need most. Do not buy houses. Cars, tv,... Things you not really need. And i hope, you have a big garden, to grow your own food, chickens. Hope you know, to survive and eat, without needing suppermarkets, and so on. Buy stuff that helps you out. Do not spend anything on supperficial stuff, bling bling clothes and so on. Medicaments/ vitamins are very important. Books to learn how to survive, grow food, store food, heating without depending on others, water from your own garden pond... Be totally self sufficient, when needed. Anyway, to long to tell you what you have to do. But this is or was the beginning... Not the end. And do not forget, to love the ones you love. Bless you

[@guyminthorne3420]

Pennsylvania state police are not letting me open my car lot. Fines....

[@Lavonne1]

@@guyminthorne3420 sorry to hear that but do you think people are going to be selling cars 50 years in the future the way they do now? Innovate man. The world is changing but your car lot doesn't have to. You have and opportunity to create some sort of innovative idea and out sell your competitors.

[@AHAYAH88]

This is not China's fault, but the stinking American governments doings. Be prepared for the New World Order. The worst is yet to come.

[@RCmack]

Chian may have *intentionally* created this virus, with our own CIA's backing, with the intent of stopping population growth in the world. They may want social distancing to be the world's new normal. Social distancing makes it harder for men and women to meet, fall in love, and have babies. China and our CIA may be worried our job growth in the upcoming decades won't match the population growth. So they may have created this Covid-19 virus and this pandemic.

[@fallenangel9962]

I bet you wish you could take that Democrat vote back now that you see what your mayors and governors care about, every city on this list is democratically run

[@pamelaszybka1961]

And were is our President is all this, He on the road campaigning!!!! He doesn't give a sh@t what happens to these people as long as his "Buddies" as taken care of and he is re- elected. Where is the PPP money what was suppose to go to them. I think small busineses should have been aloud to open like Wal-Mart or Target or Kroger's. I have a convenience store down the street from me and they only allowed 3 people at a time in side the store.

[@Briandodd760]

Why are shutdown it's against law to shutdown freedom of liberty of consitution I would sue trump an big fat lawsuits will happen from the people that lost small business an jobs watch,they deserve to open an get back pay from that lawsuits that's are rights find a lawyer guys.

[@MegaCityOne]

Why come to work when you can make 3,000 a month relaxing all day.

[@lymarie1974]

Who brings in that much in a month?

[@nicohernandez6004]

Grow a pair. Your an American you started a business, probably from nothing, do it again. We Americans are the most resilient people on the planet. We let no democrap propaganda get to us! This country will never give up on its people or itself. Trump Train!!!

[@orderdivinewarrior]

I refuse to close

[@Gjon777]

When you have those running NY state remember this when it comes to re-election time in NY state.

[@kenbeasy5845]

Huh, NYC has the highest infection rate and deaths. So your point is not valid. Federal government should have done a mortgage and rent freeze.

[@christinacope562]

Federal Government response was severely lacking for the benefit of its citizens. Benefits went to those who were least likely to need, the Federal Reserve has been propping up Wall Street for the benefit of the few. All of the States, Territories were on their own, and the people stepped in to help with however they could. In case you don't know, States are required to balance their budgets. They can't just keep printing cash, going into debt. This country has a minority of uneducated people who loudly think they know it all!🙄 Brrr.money

[@cyoohoos]

Not sure why anger is the emotion, it implies somebody did something to you. Would you rather the Govt do nothing and let everyone die? Other emotions are warranted but anger..... not sure about that

[@ideaquest]

These are the heroes who have been sidelined. Sad.

[@thisguyfromyoutubesaid1537]

Why didnt she just sell one of her 3 or 4 buisnesses to pay rent and insurances on the others for a few months? I mean were talking about restaurants theyre gonna cost atleast a million dollars probaly each... theres no way someone with that much money cant pay bills and have there enployees on unemployment for a few months i guess she put her last dollar in her buisness's very dangerous but still if your closing permantantly aka selling why not sell one thatll pay your bills for years on the others.

[@marcushennings9513]

Putting something up for sale doesn't necessarily mean anyone will buy it especially at a good price many want to lowball especially if they sense some desperation.

[@dingodazz3724]

Who is going to buy a business that is for sale because it is not any money and is sending the owners broke????? Answer: no-one.

[@thisguyfromyoutubesaid1537]

@@dingodazz3724 dingo your forgeting the reason its going out of buisness. Its because of the shut down she aparently can not pay bills like insurances that has nothing to do with the sales figires before this started and after in a month or so when this is over.

[@thisguyfromyoutubesaid1537]

@@marcushennings9513 marcus why wouldnt she just take a lesser amount then what its worth to save the other buisness's sounds like a great deal and someone would of snatched it right up

[@marcushennings9513]

@@thisguyfromyoutubesaid1537 do I really write strange to the point no one ever understands me.. I freaking wrote how no one will buy just because its put up for sale or they try to.lowball the asking price. Is this really not understandable or should I start living luke a real hermit?

[@nobibabe]

45 is the problem

[@Gjon777]

WRONG

[@jazzli9587]

If you knew open doesn't make any money why you still open ?

[@frankiev-tech4630]

There's a combination of uncertainty that even most businesses fail whether or not there's a pandemic. Its always the risk on my mind when I'm controlling my business...Im sure there's great owners out there managing their money correctly for certain situations of the unknown...but I'm also a business owner and I luckily have an essential business which I didn't have to close my doors...but I still had to endure the lack of volume of work. I always planned from the beginning of my business to always have a cushion of money. I've seen business fail and not just for this situation...but business owners never prepare for the unknown...a lot of times they over spend assuming that there's always going to be money flow...but I guarantee if these people were more prepared of the unknown...they could've survived this. Now I hope business owners are going to adapt and learn from all this to always be aware not to assume everything will be alright and improve efficiency to lower costs.

[@pakde8002]

Not to mention that 70% of food and beverage businesses go bankrupt within two years of start up. It's a tough business.

[@brooklyn5466]

You guys need to rethink everything.

[@jmunnyrulz6175]

This is awful!

[@miraclekathy]

Don't let them get to you!

[@miraclekathy]

@Michael Sanchez I can read and I understand, they shut down. Mentally I mean. Everybody is being forced into making life changing decisions, and it is very upsetting and insane this is the outcome.

[@rzf7018]

All thanks to the plandemic

[@draneym2003]

Maybe you should take some responsibility for your business. You know, the Republican mantra. Not so fun when it's you on the other side of it I bet.

[@gustavoramos3585]

I'll pray for your unlimited happiness and abundance. Good hearted people, with wonderful beliefs should never encounter such situations. Blessing will come. Having faith and believing is our wealth. And no one can take that from us. God Bless 🙏❤

[@mariyork]

Oh sad.... if only they had researched better to find this whole thing is scam.... I have been trying to support locals more than ever.

[@jonkallas7326]

Hasn't hit your area yet? Unfortunately it will. Peace and Good Health to you.

[@mariyork]

jon kallas yes, only where 5G is in place, “coincidentally ‘ but patients have mild symptoms in other places. Also tests are well known for its inaccuracies. I am in medical field, so I can see that with my eyes, ;)

[@jonkallas7326]

Correlation does not equate causation. 5G has nothing to do with it. Data against 5G is prone to disinformation and dissemination of data people do not fully understand. I guess you believe Bill Gates is an Austin Power's type mastermind? More internet gossip started by people have no idea how viral patents work. I'm in a hotspot in the Northeast. A healthy 50 year old neighbor just died from COVID. Children are in the local ICU with that inflammatory disease. A grocery worker just died from it as well. Coincidentally there is no 5G in my area. Medical professionals can be wrong as well. Just look at that lady they tried to pass of as an "expert" in the propaganda piece, "Plandemic". Anyway, good luck again. ✌^^)

[@mariyork]

jon kallas Again, tests are not accurate. Many Scientific papers are showing the facts though... just stay Sheeple, Virus is not contagious to begin with, if you really research. Peace ✌️

[@jonkallas7326]

@@mariyork Ah yes, calling those that you disagree with sheep. Classic narcissism at its finest. 😉 There is not one peer reviewed study that meets the falsifiability of principle requirement of the scientific method for any of the gossip you whisper down the lane. Luckily there are enough of us "sheeple" to call out the ego-driven narratives of the fringe few. Good day.

[@Theepaullyp]

Toot toot trucks on route this will end soon stay strong

[@lothean2099]

You have to adapt and change or you just dont survive

[@digger105337]

Welcome to the Biden/ Harris reality!

[@Cardeamuzic]

Gods judgement is know joke.

[@debeichmann236]

What does god have to do with it?

[@FriendofDorothy]

If God created this pandemic to destroy as many people as possible why, being all-powerful, can He not do better than a virus that only kills 10 or 15% of those who are infected? Why not just go for a virus that kills everyone who is infected? I am a believer, but I place the blame firmly upon either human error in China or a deliberate plan to discourage the street riots and protesters in their own territory.

[@rogerthat5459]

How many billions did Trump sink into the "Space Force"?

[@autobotdiva9268]

what that got to do with somebody else negligence in another country?

[@CstWstFllwer]

look up... an0maly - bioweapon

[@ardi3363]

It's COVID-19 not COVIC 19 DUFUS!

[@angelacarter6537]

Be mad it a virus it doesn't care if your mad

[@Honkytonkified]

Shock! Who could predict we'd have Trump to nail the coffins shut?

[@saltyapostle44]

I'll bet every one of these stories is from a BLUE STATE.

[@christinacope562]

Anyone who knew his history would not vote for Trump. There was plenty of warnings and he has wanted the Presidency since the 80s.

[@jorgejpotes]

Well moved to a red state.

[@W81Researcher]

Are you black or white?

[@sousaechao7431]

Blame Trump and Republican for not pass second bill to help us...

[@rrss5497]

Boo hoo. Nobody forced small business owners to open small businesses. Those people could have chosen to be employees rather than employers in the service industry pandering to passing tastes and fads. If the interviewee had been the madam of a brothel and chose to close down, who would care? She would still have been just another panderer unable to profitable pander any longer.

[@CristinaMiranda413]

Jesus is the only one that can save us! Believe today before it’s too late!

[@squarehammer4619]

Why are these business owners not saving their money? A good business person will have enough to get by at least a few months being closed.

[@dingodazz3724]

Small businesses don't make huge profits, hence why they are "small" and depending on how long the business has been operating and how well business has been in general will dictate how much "savings" there is - it is not always about "good" a person is in business.

[@jrjr6456]

Rev 12:11 The most important scripture in the entire Bible :AND I SHALL OVERCOME THE BEAST/DRAGON BY THE BLOOD OF THE LAMB OF GOD AND THE WORDS OF MY TESTIMONY EVEN IF I LOSE MY LIFE! this is the only way to overcome the beast /dragon in our time right now today! so pray this prayer against the dragon/beast empire and as it says you will overcome and win! LONG LIFE AND GOOD HUNTING MY BROTHERS! SEE YOU ON THE BATTLEFIELD OF THE LORD LETS SADDLE UP ITS TIME! WE ARE CHALLENGING THE VIRUS OR ANYTHING ELSE WITH THE WORD OF GOD, THIS IS OUR WEAPON OF CHOICE RIGHT NOW. THIS IS A SPIRITUAL WAR OF MAGNITUDES NEVER SEEN ON THIS EARTH

[@jacovawernett3077]

L'chaim from Jacova born March 11...in Bethlehem...God is Everything..He is not divorced from science... He appreciates peoples hard work and sacrifices..He told me people earn what they learn...At Eve beach He spoke into my right ear and one of the things He said..Make Israel One...It means to bring peace and reconciliation between Jew Christian Muslim..Cousins...And yes..Yeshua is the son of God and we are all God's children even though there are recipes..Ehyeh Asher Ehyeh Asher...

[@ruthlea5120]

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