WHACK-A-MOLE
I remember when my daughter was young and used to go to birthday skating parties with her friends. They had an Arcade at the skating rink and I would often pass the time with the games there. One of my favorites was Whack-A Mole where the object is to whack the moles on the head with the mallet as they pop their heads up through the holes. I was remembering this recently and it got me to thinking…….
I keep hearing members of our government asking why businesses are not hiring more employees and why they are re-locating to sites outside the United States?
Have any of these people asking these questions ever tried to start a business? Have they ever tried to keep a business going?
Being a business owner, or potential business owner is like being a Mole in a game of Whack-A-Mole. Only you are not trying to avoid just one “Whacker” but multiple “WHACKERS”.
You will need a permit or license. WHACK! Your city, county, state will require an application and fees.
Where is your Environmental Impact Report? WHACK! The EPA will need a completed report and a fees.
Need to hire employees? WHACK! More forms, more requirements, more regulations.
You will need insurance against everything that could possibly happen or create a potential liability. WHACK!
Need to terminate an employee? WHACK! WHACK! WHACK! More forms, more regulations, more requirements and sometimes attorneys.
Government mandated Health Insurance. WHACK!
Did I mention potential Union involvement? WHACK!
You finally beat the odds and make a profit. Its now tax time. WHACK!
And the game goes on. Can be a lot of fun……. unless you’re the Mole.
Bob Bandy
