I was the owner of a small (20 to 30 employees) specialty manufacturing and retail company for over 30 years.
Most of that time both the employees and I were paid a good basic wage with a substantial profit sharing arrangement. If the company made money everybody shared, but no profit no bonus. Amazing how everyone did their best to hold down costs and waste. No guarantees, but opportunities to make more.
Individual health insurance was 100% company paid along with vacation and sick days with the amount based on length of service.
and yes, I made more because the return on invested capital was part of the equation.( everyone does understand the principle of risk capital I hope)
You invest in my business and then you can tell how to run it.
With what small businesses have to put up with today from government on down, I thank God I sold my three generation, 100 year old business a decade or so ago.
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