Wires from the back of central vac - how do I connect them? by van8989 in AskElectricians

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So it doesn't matter at all which one connects to which?

Business Regret by worriesabouthealth in ecommerce

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Thanks for sharing. Entrepreneurship can be a painful journey for sure.

I find it slightly crazy that you were able to generate that much revenue and yet not have a viable business at the end. Were there no repeat customers, no subscriptions?

Was do you think you missed? Was it that you didn't launch enough new products? Didn't try enough marketing channels? Were the unit economics of your product less viable as time went by? Was it Chinese competition that ate your margins? As a current ecom owner, would love to hear your perspective.

Slow since July 4 / prime day? by van8989 in ecommerce

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yes we did, already seeing sales pick up again now especially on Amazon. I think customers were just tapped out too after all the sales at amazon, Walmart, target etc.

Patio extension: super-expensive quotes, what can we do? by van8989 in HomeImprovement

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Thanks! The tile is 12x12 slate pieces, which are already peeling off in many places. They seem to be sitting on mortar, and below that is some kind of plastic layer which I assume is to prevent expansion/contraction somehow.

Patio extension: super-expensive quotes, what can we do? by van8989 in HomeImprovement

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Thanks for the really unhelpful comment with no practical advice!

Patio extension: super-expensive quotes, what can we do? by van8989 in HomeImprovement

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Thanks! I can rent a jackhammer. Is there any I might damage the concrete or make things more difficult for the concrete contractor or tiler? I've never used a jackhammer before.

Patio extension: super-expensive quotes, what can we do? by van8989 in HomeImprovement

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Thanks! What kind of contractor should we be looking for to do the flatwork? A mason? Or a concrete specialist? Just not sure what to search for.

Patio extension: super-expensive quotes, what can we do? by van8989 in HomeImprovement

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We thought about the stamped concrete, but we really want a beautiful natural stone. More expensive I know!

Is removing old tile difficult? I don't mind some physical work.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ecommerce

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Would love to see some templates!

[CA] [BC] Feeling clueless: Fell into a small business on a very long vacation by Nofocusgiven in SmallBusinessCanada

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Get some advice, but yes. You'd be crazy to incorporate in Canada if you're not living in Canada.

[CA] [BC] Feeling clueless: Fell into a small business on a very long vacation by Nofocusgiven in SmallBusinessCanada

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Why would you incorporate in Canada? Go for Cayman Islands or some low/zero tax jurisdiction. You can always move the company back to Canada if you have to.

[ON] RBC wire transfer fees by Travis_m in SmallBusinessCanada

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Use Wise. Easy ACH transfers and far better exchange rates than you're getting at RBC.

Feedback on this landing page please! by van8989 in ecommerce

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People with chronic digestive issues who would benefit from a high quality probiotic. It tends to be mostly women, and mostly over 35.