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Why doesn't the market like these results ?

Hi Guys, ​ Following are the results from RKT - Rocket Companies for this quarter released just about 30 minutes ago. This stock is down 11% for reasons beyond my understanding. Can someone please explain me what is going wrong here? ​ Grew revenue, net to $4.6 billion, up 236% year-over-year- Increased Adjusted Revenue to $4.0 billion, up 91% year-over-year¹- Grew net income to $2.8 billion, up 28x year-over-year- Increased Adjusted Net Income to $1.8 billion, up 170% year-over-year¹ ​ [More here.](https://ir.rocketcompanies.com/news-and-events/press-releases/press-release-details/2021/Rocket-Companies-Announces-First-Quarter-Results/default.aspx) ​ What is that this market understands but I am not getting it !

Laundry detergent created for men with more masculine scented fragrances (Whiskey & Lye)

Alright so I was doing my laundry a while back and realized that I have never seen laundry detergent with cologne-like fragrances, it's always feminine scents like lavender, clean breeze, or spring meadow. I feel like there are PLENTY of single guys out there who do their laundry and would prefer clothes that don't smell like a bouquet of flowers. I am looking into making a brand like this that creates detergent/detergent pods with more manly scents. The name "Whiskey & Lye" popped into my head, playing off of "whiskey & rye" and lye which used to be what soap/detergent was made from pre-ww1. What do you guys think?

I am wanting to design a planner to sell. Are there any suggestions on where I could print out custom planners for a decent price or would it be cheaper to buy the material and make them at home?

How do you get more job applicants?

I’ve become an unofficial assistant manager at a small local diner. This job is usually designed for teenagers who want a little extra cash. I’ve been given this position since I’ve been there the longest and know the ins-and-outs of her business. This year, we are absolutely empty of new hires. My boss has given me a task to somehow come up with new people. How should I go about doing this? Can I drop applications off at the high school? We already have a post on Facebook. I highly doubt teens would be looking on websites such as indeed for job applications. Since this is a small town, they just go door to door. Our problem is that we are a little further down the highway than main street, so most people don’t think of us when driving around searching for jobs. Any suggestions?

Are there any business owners keen on accepting crypto as a form of payment?

Since cryptocurrencies are booming , I was wondering if there any business owners that are keen on using it for payments? Do share your opinions

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If we want our economy to recover in a way that deals everyone in, then our restaurants need a seat at the table — with the American Rescue Plan, they have it. Thanks to our new Restaurant Revitalization Fund, we’ll be able to help about 100,000 restaurants.

Retail store owners (c-store, liquor, grocery, etc.), what is stressing you out the most these days?

Previously, I've been given an opportunity to acquire a restaurant. Being open to options, I've also been looking into and received grateful offers to acquire c-stores/liquor stores. I have some experience in the industry as a worker but haven't been on the owner side before. ​ **As an owner, what areas do you struggle with regularly?** Any difficulties related to **marketing, in-store traffic, customer loyalty, unsold/excess inventory, etc.?** Are these quite common and significant problems on a regular basis? What are some solutions you've used/tried? ​ **Thank you in advance for your input!!**

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Legal Questions

Hello, I am very new to this but have a number of legal related business questions. As a newcomer, the legal aspect of starting a small business is the most intimidating. 1. If my business is online do I need to have a HQ? I plan to work out of my apartment but am confused as to if that is allowed or frowned upon. I don't want to have to pay for a business residence but also don't want to come in conflict with the rules of my lease so I am wondering if online work is an exception. 2. How does sales tax work / if my business provides purely consultation is sales tax relevant? 3. Does anyone have experience with at-will employment? 4. How do you handle payroll / do you pay a company / accountant 5. Where can I find affordable legal advice before I am profitable? (I have been using startup clinic websites from law schools) Thanks in advance for any help!

Resident doctor Rohan Aggarwal looks at a COVID-19 patient's X-ray scan during his 27-hour shift inside the emergency room at Holy Family Hospital in New Delhi, India, May 1, 2021. Aggarwal is 26 years old. He doesn’t even complete his medical training until next year. With shortages of beds, oxygen and ventilators, he is the doctor who must decide who will live and who will die. "Who to be saved, who not to be saved should be decided by God," said Aggarwal. "We are not made for that – we are just humans. But at this point in time, we are being made to do this." See more in our Stories. 📷 danishpix #reuters #reutersphotos #india #covid_19 #delhi

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An app that rounds up your debit/credit card purchases and donates the spare change to your favorite nonprofits.

So basically this would work just like the Acorns investment app but instead of investing, it would donate the spare change to nonprofit organizations you're passionate about. This could include churches, charities, and any other nonprofit.

LLC name change vs. DBA?

I currently operate under my own name as "First Middle Last LLC". For 2022 I plan on launching a brand name. Would it be better to officially change my LLC name, or just use a DBA instead? What Pros and Cons should I think about?

Is it possible to automate personalized cold emails?

I am currently working on a project that automates the creation of personalized cold emails using AI, making personalized emails so much faster to write. In my experience, personalizing emails is difficult - it often takes a lot of effort and time, especially at scale, and pulls you away from writing good copy and other aspects of marketing and sales. The product I am working on will automatically create personalized email openers - all you'd have to do is define a client (or a bunch of clients!) and it'd take care of the rest, all in a snap. I would love to hear your thoughts on an idea like this. Thank you all so much!