Small businesses existed long before the internet, and in fact, were dominant before the internet. Look around where you live. Local shops and stores are going out of business because of the massive online retail giants. The Elites control the internet, and it is their ultimate source of power. The internet may make it seem like it gives the small guy a leg up, but in reality, they collect data on what you do, then try to out compete you while knowing everything about your business model. Small businesses are being wiped out in massive numbers, while these big corporations are pushing for gig style work, where you take all the risk of being a small business, with all the extra rewards going to the big companies.
It's all of them. Even low capital businesses, like house cleaning or lawn mowing. Big businesses are using the data they collect (from you), to move in, outcompete the little guys with low prices, then crank them up when there is no one left. A lot of online hustlers will tell you that you can be rich by renting out dump trailers or whatever, but none of the little guys are making money on that.
I see your point. But that’s making a trade off that will return power back to the elites.
I am an entrepreneur. The internet has allowed the small guy to setup a business for themselves.
Small businesses existed long before the internet, and in fact, were dominant before the internet. Look around where you live. Local shops and stores are going out of business because of the massive online retail giants. The Elites control the internet, and it is their ultimate source of power. The internet may make it seem like it gives the small guy a leg up, but in reality, they collect data on what you do, then try to out compete you while knowing everything about your business model. Small businesses are being wiped out in massive numbers, while these big corporations are pushing for gig style work, where you take all the risk of being a small business, with all the extra rewards going to the big companies.
Those are small local physical businesses that require more captial to start.
It's all of them. Even low capital businesses, like house cleaning or lawn mowing. Big businesses are using the data they collect (from you), to move in, outcompete the little guys with low prices, then crank them up when there is no one left. A lot of online hustlers will tell you that you can be rich by renting out dump trailers or whatever, but none of the little guys are making money on that.
I disagree.
I am an entrepreneur. We do not need just brick and mortar companies.