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thecherubscloset Guest
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Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2008 1:22 pm Post subject: Is there any option for VERY small businesses? |
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Hello all,
I am a manufacturer of infant and toddler clothing. I have a very small business (my gross sales this year will be approximately $5k, and my profit is much less than that). I typically make one example of each style, in one size, and offer it for purchase on a website. I do not have any staff; I do all of the sewing and business work myself. It is, basically, a hobby which pays for itself. I know many other people who have clothing businesses just like mine.
Due to the small size of my business and my shoestring budget, I can't even consider paying to have my products tested. Do we have any other option besides going out of business after February 10th?
Thank you. |
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Eric H Site Admin
Joined: 02 Feb 2007 Posts: 205 Location: NM Albuquerque
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Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2008 2:04 pm Post subject: |
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No.
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Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2008 3:15 pm Post subject: |
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I am just curious if the RFA (Regulatory Flexibility Act) would have any bearing on this at all. The Regulatory Flexibility Act ("RFA") generally requires that agencies review proposed rules for their potential economic impact on small entities, including small businesses. Section 603 of the RFA calls for agencies to prepare and make available for public comment an initial regulatory flexibility analysis describing the impact of the proposed rule on small entities and identifying impact-reducing alternatives.
I found reference to this when I was studying up on the flammability laws. |
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Lisa DOWNTOWN JOEY Guest
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Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2008 4:13 pm Post subject: |
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Why does it matter if you make $5K and I make $100K? I've spent more money on developing a full line (patterns, samples, tradeshows, etc.). What makes you allowed to bend the rules and not me?
Sorry if this comes off the wrong way, but I was a small one-of-a-kind shop a few years ago and I've invested in my business and worked hard. Should I be the one that has to go out of business because of testing costs? I think not. |
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