2006-08-12 05:26:47 · 4 answers · asked by r m 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Ask TiVo.
I would assume they're waiting for their payday. It takes money to make money...so you borrow and spend it upfront to build your business, then pay it back as your business grows into making a profit.
2006-08-12 05:29:51 · answer #1 · answered by DougDoug_ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many firms were started during the "Dot-Com" era in the hopes of making a profit. These hopes are still alive, and many of the firms realize that it may take five to "many" years to become profitable and have adequate resources to pursue those hopes.
It is not uncommon for new start-ups to operate for years without a profit and then become profitable.
2006-08-12 05:41:23 · answer #2 · answered by Puzzleman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the same reason that non-profit organizations exist.
Some are more interested in what they can accomplish than in how much money they can make along the way. As long as there is enough income to cover expenses, salaries and growth, they're doing what is important to them. And that's a win for them.
2006-08-12 05:34:45 · answer #3 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Future gains
2006-08-12 05:30:25 · answer #4 · answered by mymadsky 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋