Quote Originally Posted by David88vert View Post
I am laughing in this thread. I actually have created and run profitable small businesses, for many years. I also have worked in both mid-size and Fortune 50 companies for years. All employ very different business models. One thing is in common - none stay in business, or attract shareholders, without showing profitability.

If you are operating your small business at a deficit for more than 3 years, the IRS does not consider you a business, but rather a hobby.
Business or Hobby? Answer Has Implications for Deductions
Who said anything about long term deficit spending?