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There is a reason small businesses are struggling

A 4-panel comic meme depicting the struggle of small businesses. The first panel shows a hand labeled 'Poor people with entrepreneurial spirit' reaching up from water,象征挣扎求生. The second panel shows a 'Government' hand approaching the struggling hand. The third panel features a speech bubble with the text 'You need a permit and license for that' against a pink background. The fourth panel shows the entrepreneurial hand submerging underwater with bubbles, implying being overwhelmed by regulatory requirements. The comic critiques how government permits and licenses hinder small businesses' ability to survive.
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You need a permit and license for that

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Small businesses face struggles due to government permit and license requirements

Overview

A 4-panel comic meme depicting the struggle of small businesses. The first panel shows a hand labeled 'Poor people with entrepreneurial spirit' reaching up from water,象征挣扎求生. The second panel shows a 'Government' hand approaching the struggling hand. The third panel features a speech bubble with the text 'You need a permit and license for that' against a pink background. The fourth panel shows the entrepreneurial hand submerging underwater with bubbles, implying being overwhelmed by regulatory requirements. The comic critiques how government permits and licenses hinder small businesses' ability to survive.

Origin notes

The meme originates from Reddit's Meme community, as indicated by the source information. It is likely user-created through digital illustration, using a simple 4-panel comic format to visually convey the frustration of small businesses facing bureaucratic hurdles. The content reflects common discussions about regulatory burdens on entrepreneurship.

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