The plus here is that Tiffany’s dad might actually be inclined to bankroll such an endeavor, particularly if he gets a cut. The downside is that Ann Eiffel will want to use Tiffany’s business to launder money or cheat customers or some other sort of ridiculously obvious illegal thing.
I was thinking late yesterday. What if Tiffany operated her business on the donation model. No set prices, just pay what you wish. This way it is not really a business. Also promote it as a way for the students to show their school spirit!
Well, I tell ya what – there’s exactly one person who can make Tiff’s empire dream succeed. “Anne, I need your help…” Morals not welcome when building empires. Just ask … oh, right, not supposed to say that here.
Ha! You found that dark pit in your brain and lit it! Yep, that. So, stay at Moony and realize your dream of an empire! Many in here don’t think you need a business degree to achieve that. I am not so sure. You need to learn accounting and how to read a spreadsheet, etc, especially if you want an empire. Your accountant and CEO might be inclined to embezzle and you would not know if you don’t know how to read financial reports, spreadsheets, etc.
I like the Duck’s theory. Even better if Dad decides it will work, gives her the seed money and tells Ann she has to budget and no free spending while Tiff is starting up.
Well, she’s inspired. And all she has to do is switch her major, unless her area has a cosmetology school she can attend.
Meanwhile. Luann is still plodding along in her dull life arc and Greg doesn’t know how to write any stories for her that don’t involve her getting a boyfriend.
Most 19/20 year olds have unrealism dreams. That what makes them YOUNG ADULTS. You need to start out with a North Star or you won’t go anywhere. The vision has to be strong enough and alluring enough to keep you going through the rough patches.
I am glad that at least for the moment, it appears Tiffany is making a wiser decision.
If this goes to fruition… and we would like to see Tiffany maintain that focus and go into “high gear” with this as her aspriation, a route she could potentially pursue would be to:
1. Immediately change her status at Moony U to a business major. Probably a lot/most/perhaps all of her courses she has thus far completed will be able to utilized for general education requirements and not put her behind.
2. Explore the possibilities to enroll in the Pitt School of Cosmetology during Summers. Most Cosmetology schools that I was able to look at on line offer Summer options and a “full-time” student could earn their license in a year. If Tiffany did this for three or so Summers, she could potentially graduate simultaneously with her Business Degree and her Cosmetology License.
3. She could also do the (quite common now) 5th year status and give herself a bit more breathing room and another Summer session for the license as well.
* * * *
I think there could be ample options for “Hillarity Ensues” in both the business classes and in the cosmetology classes… so if Greg pursues this…. I think it could also be quite comedically funny. A lot of “fish-out-of-water” scenarios pop into my mind in this scheme.
I ran an anime shop. I think a business degree will help in managing a future chain of stores she envisions, but the actual nuts and bolts of creating and running a shop is much more basic: lease a store front, get a local business license, get signed up with the state Board or Equalization, do basic bookkeeping and meet the safety requirements.
GnK are now tackling their second “career epiphany” story line. The first involved Jack’s revelation – thanks to Luann – that he should follow his love of animals into a career in veterinary sciences. Jack started with “maybe I could be a vet!”, did some further research, and is now working towards a vet tech certificate. That may lead to vet school or it may or not, but Jack is taking a realistic, work hard approach that seems to be consistent with what we know of his character.
And now Tiffany is seeing cosmetology as her calling… and her mind is going straight from doing a few nails to field domination. With plenty of opportunities for hilarity to ensue at Tiffany’s expense.
It’s been nice to watch Tiffany’s character grow in complexity in the past year or two, beyond the self-centered bubble-head she was portrayed as in high school. I hope that growth continues till we see her as a successful entrepreneur – a very successful entrepreneur. – in the fashion or beauty field.
Now if GnK could just help Bernice to some self-awareness and insights into her career choice…
Eschew both Awful Ann and absent father. Use your own ambition, vision, sense of style, and yes, feminine wiles, to make it on your own. Learn the nail/spa business and rely on the strong points of your friends; choose them wisely. Once you get started, hire the expertise you need.
Be the “The Little Red Hen”! do it yourself and reap the rewards for you and yours! Be the next Tom Monaghan! I’ll be looking for a TIFFASNAILS near my location soon!
GoComics seems to forget me password and username from time to time so I have to redo my password. Is this their sneaky way of making one change the password? Why, there is no money involved here. Anyone else have this issue? Anyway to the panel/arc of the day. First I hope that this leads to a positive basic set of developments in Tiffany’s life. It might take awhile for her to get to where she could be, and it is up in the air to me, given the real world choices, and opportunities, how far in Luannverse she will or should pursue B-School. I do think it wise she takes as many courses as possible, and get real world experience, and avail herself of all the sources out there, like the SBA for a start. But I think the main thing is that she get confidence enough to support herself, and more importantly her own self-esteem, and as Abraham Maslow would say her self-actualization. Typical for college age persons. What might be a possible arc development is the battle for dad’s money and love between her and Ann Awful. Tiffany might have a ace card to play now that her dad might be interested in, and that might threaten Ann. On the other hand Ann might want to be an investor, partner. I would not do that, but anything is possible in Luannverse. I also like the way Bernice and Dez are drawn here. Being helpful, and believable. Tiffany’s Empire. See Hilarity ensues after all.
I’m really rooting for Tiffany’s business dreams to come true; this way she’ll have her own money and be free of conniving Anne and her bamboozled dad..
I’m 71 (72 in May). With Luann time, I’ll be dead before this crew graduates from college. I sure hope Tiffany achieves success. Deep down she is really a good kid who has just been spoiled too much. I know this is just a comic, but I enjoy it and it is the first thing I sign onto everyday when I turn on my computer. Soap Operas updated from TV to the computer. She is probably going to be more successful than all of the characters.
I can’t recall who it was but some smart soul suggested maybe a week or two ago that Tiff could go for a business degree. That was actually one of the days I had time to read some of the comments, so I remember responding to that one and saying it was a smart idea.
as a former cosmetologist, i know to open your own shop you must not only have a cosmetology license but also a manager operator license. of course, she could hire people with these licenses but she could not touch a patron herself without at least a student permit.
I have run my own business for many years, and when my sister passed away a number of years ago, I suddenly found myself running two businesses – one of them was my sister’s salon (not my cup of tea). She had me promise to do my best to keep it open. There was one of the 5 women there that had a good business head on her shoulders, and I could trust her as I knew her for many years. My wife and I had to make a decision – either add another person to take my sister’s place and station in the shop and keep running it, or sell the shop and it’s fixtures to someone who would keep it running. Since the salon was only 2 miles from my shop, it was easy for me to check in, and in the evenings, I would do the bookwork and update the product inventory, place inventory orders, then pay bills. The girls were worried that I might close the salon, but I told them I would keep it open with one major change. They were no longer employees, but became “independent contractors”, rented the stalls from me, and I took a percentage of sales. It ran along doing well, and after about 6 months, the one who I thought had a good business head approached me wanting to buy the business. After all, she had been practically running the place for me. I helped her as much as I could with letting my sister’s deposit on the building remain for her, giving her some of the fixtures, the inventory for pennies on the dollar, and giving her assistance/advice here and there. Since there was no purchase of the building, I sold her the business for what the average yearly net was. We both thought the price was equitable, and I was out from underneath something I really did not care for. The salon is still running today, and doing well. I love to see when someone who is young get ahead and be a success.
Tiffany looks like a mad scientist seeking fame and fortune. Tiffy, darlin’, substitute power for fame and you will have fame with the powerful. Stir in a little luck and be aware that the road to fortune will take more from you than it will give to you.
Folks seem to think Tiff should study cosmetology instead of business. Tiff has been in ‘beauty school’ all her life, you could say. Clearly, she knew what she was doing with the nails and she knows how to cut hair (she changed Bernice’s style). She has the ability. A business degree will serve her better IMO in the long term. Tiff can do the beauty stuff; she needs the organizational and management skills to make a venture work.
Well, I’m glad Tiffany has a goal in life now. But here’s the thing… Tiffany kind of needs money now. Ann won’t let her use her card in peace, Kids 1st has cut her income, and Dad can’t be bothered to listen to her about anything, especially when it comes to Ann.
So, while she knows how she’ll make money in the future, how is she going to earn money in the meantime?
I’m not so sure. Staying in college means Tiff has to stay under her fathers (and Ann’s) financial control. A college degree isn’t necessary to start a business. It’s useful to WORK in a corporate environment, but as several people have commented, the market is flooded with MBA’s. I would hope that a good B school education would teach how to limit liability by working with financial entity’s known to honer there debts & pay on time (not Ann). The only good way I see this turning out for Tiff is if she consults with Les, Grey or someone on how to limit Ann’s interference BEFORE asking for any money to start an empire or even have them pay for school. So we’re back to Tiff needs a lot of money NOW. Government grants to start a business maybe? But there going to ask about what portion of her income is funded by her father, and if she has any experience running a business.
Daddy might suddenly develop an actual interest in his child if she went for a business degree. He’s a businessman; they’d have something in common, and he might actually want to support this effort – support as in emotionally, as well as financially. Wouldn’t Evil Ann hate that!
3rd. panel. Bernice, folded arms, looking like a bored Margo-Phelps-Fogarty is thinking that the air just went out of this arc like it was one of Tom Brady’s footballs.
Templo S.U.D. over 5 years ago
somebody control that fire burning Tiffany’s ambition; it’s spreading too fast
howtheduck over 5 years ago
The plus here is that Tiffany’s dad might actually be inclined to bankroll such an endeavor, particularly if he gets a cut. The downside is that Ann Eiffel will want to use Tiffany’s business to launder money or cheat customers or some other sort of ridiculously obvious illegal thing.
AnyFace over 5 years ago
31768 over 5 years ago
Borenice if Tiff succeeds you’re going to have to eat your heart out!I hope Tiff is having her epiphany at last!
atomicdog over 5 years ago
It is impossible to keep Tiffany down for long. I like that about her.
31768 over 5 years ago
Tiff will defeat Anne Awful and maybe even own Daddy. Go Tiff!
DaJellyBelly over 5 years ago
I was thinking late yesterday. What if Tiffany operated her business on the donation model. No set prices, just pay what you wish. This way it is not really a business. Also promote it as a way for the students to show their school spirit!
DebraSalitra over 5 years ago
Well Ann’s nastiness finally led to something good. Way to go Tiffany!
Mordock999 Premium Member over 5 years ago
Hear that Tiffany? Great Ideas coming your way!
Wouldn’t you like to be a CEO of your own Empire one day?
By the way, I see two of your Future “Executive Vice Presidents in Waiting,” standing nearby.
Now declare a major and HIT those books! And if you need help with your studies I know a book-smart “guy,” and his name ain’t Les or Jack.
And TRY to talk to Your pop about your ambitions, and see if you can leave your future “Step-Monster” OUT of the conversation……,
gnmnrbl over 5 years ago
Tiffany your mood swings are gonna make your fans sue you for whiplash.
someguy3 over 5 years ago
Well, I tell ya what – there’s exactly one person who can make Tiff’s empire dream succeed. “Anne, I need your help…” Morals not welcome when building empires. Just ask … oh, right, not supposed to say that here.
Pointspread over 5 years ago
Degree would be nice down the road Tif, but get this idea up and running before someone steals it!
dadoctah over 5 years ago
Not create. Just enable.
Brdshtt Premium Member over 5 years ago
Tiff – if you really want to get somewhere, you need to fix those green upper teeth…
capricorn9th over 5 years ago
Ha! You found that dark pit in your brain and lit it! Yep, that. So, stay at Moony and realize your dream of an empire! Many in here don’t think you need a business degree to achieve that. I am not so sure. You need to learn accounting and how to read a spreadsheet, etc, especially if you want an empire. Your accountant and CEO might be inclined to embezzle and you would not know if you don’t know how to read financial reports, spreadsheets, etc.
kenhense over 5 years ago
Tiff’s turnaround was too easy – and not believable. Maybe best to handle it by jumping to another arc…
DorothyGlenn Premium Member over 5 years ago
I like the Duck’s theory. Even better if Dad decides it will work, gives her the seed money and tells Ann she has to budget and no free spending while Tiff is starting up.
PhilEsparza over 5 years ago
Why does everyone keep forgetting thet Tiffany needs a license before she can perform her magic in anyone.
sueb1863 over 5 years ago
Well, she’s inspired. And all she has to do is switch her major, unless her area has a cosmetology school she can attend.
Meanwhile. Luann is still plodding along in her dull life arc and Greg doesn’t know how to write any stories for her that don’t involve her getting a boyfriend.
BradFilippone over 5 years ago
Do you suppose by the end of the year Frankie Avalon will appear to her in a dream singing, “Business School Dropout!”
Katecst over 5 years ago
Most 19/20 year olds have unrealism dreams. That what makes them YOUNG ADULTS. You need to start out with a North Star or you won’t go anywhere. The vision has to be strong enough and alluring enough to keep you going through the rough patches.
asrialfeeple over 5 years ago
She’s got the dream, but does she have the drive? The finances could be bothersome, but you never know which way Ann will jump.
Aladar30 Premium Member over 5 years ago
YEEES! GO TIFFANY! Today the nails, tomorrow the world!
phoenix over 5 years ago
“Work to your strengths” – I think she’s found her niche.
running down a dream over 5 years ago
oh God .. will Anne be involved too?
PoodleGroomer over 5 years ago
Spas and salons are great money pits. Finding skilled minions to do the work and paying them kills all of your time and money.
Pipe Tobacco over 5 years ago
5
I am glad that at least for the moment, it appears Tiffany is making a wiser decision.
If this goes to fruition… and we would like to see Tiffany maintain that focus and go into “high gear” with this as her aspriation, a route she could potentially pursue would be to:
1. Immediately change her status at Moony U to a business major. Probably a lot/most/perhaps all of her courses she has thus far completed will be able to utilized for general education requirements and not put her behind.
2. Explore the possibilities to enroll in the Pitt School of Cosmetology during Summers. Most Cosmetology schools that I was able to look at on line offer Summer options and a “full-time” student could earn their license in a year. If Tiffany did this for three or so Summers, she could potentially graduate simultaneously with her Business Degree and her Cosmetology License.
3. She could also do the (quite common now) 5th year status and give herself a bit more breathing room and another Summer session for the license as well.
* * * *I think there could be ample options for “Hillarity Ensues” in both the business classes and in the cosmetology classes… so if Greg pursues this…. I think it could also be quite comedically funny. A lot of “fish-out-of-water” scenarios pop into my mind in this scheme.
Schrodinger's Dog over 5 years ago
somehow I’m reminded of the Underwear Gnomes from SouthPark , in Tiffany’s thought process:
Step 1: collect underwear
Step2: -————
Step 3: PROFIT!
I think Tiffany is jumping over Step 2 also …. the hard work part.
nz4m60 over 5 years ago
Good story line. Tiff could use a break in life.
GirlGeek Premium Member over 5 years ago
I am loving Dez this week
Troglodyte over 5 years ago
Go for it, Tiff! A little focus, lots of hard work and a generous dollop of luck… who knows?!
janbear30 over 5 years ago
My wife started a successful business without a business degree.
RevellWalker over 5 years ago
I ran an anime shop. I think a business degree will help in managing a future chain of stores she envisions, but the actual nuts and bolts of creating and running a shop is much more basic: lease a store front, get a local business license, get signed up with the state Board or Equalization, do basic bookkeeping and meet the safety requirements.
swanridge over 5 years ago
She won’t have an empire because she will fall for an umpire.
SactoSylvia over 5 years ago
GnK are now tackling their second “career epiphany” story line. The first involved Jack’s revelation – thanks to Luann – that he should follow his love of animals into a career in veterinary sciences. Jack started with “maybe I could be a vet!”, did some further research, and is now working towards a vet tech certificate. That may lead to vet school or it may or not, but Jack is taking a realistic, work hard approach that seems to be consistent with what we know of his character.
And now Tiffany is seeing cosmetology as her calling… and her mind is going straight from doing a few nails to field domination. With plenty of opportunities for hilarity to ensue at Tiffany’s expense.
It’s been nice to watch Tiffany’s character grow in complexity in the past year or two, beyond the self-centered bubble-head she was portrayed as in high school. I hope that growth continues till we see her as a successful entrepreneur – a very successful entrepreneur. – in the fashion or beauty field.
Now if GnK could just help Bernice to some self-awareness and insights into her career choice…
Tyge over 5 years ago
Before you leave on your entrepreneurial quest, you might want to see your dentist re a whitening treatment. ;o)
(Sorry, Sheriff.)
Duff Dude Premium Member over 5 years ago
Does this arc imply that Tiff is being written out of the strip?
Tyge over 5 years ago
Eschew both Awful Ann and absent father. Use your own ambition, vision, sense of style, and yes, feminine wiles, to make it on your own. Learn the nail/spa business and rely on the strong points of your friends; choose them wisely. Once you get started, hire the expertise you need.
Be the “The Little Red Hen”! do it yourself and reap the rewards for you and yours! Be the next Tom Monaghan! I’ll be looking for a TIFFASNAILS near my location soon!
Joe1962 over 5 years ago
Dez i’m loving !!
Schrodinger's Dog over 5 years ago
must be something about teeth …. didn’t the same type thing happen with TJ a few weeks ago?
luann1212 over 5 years ago
GoComics seems to forget me password and username from time to time so I have to redo my password. Is this their sneaky way of making one change the password? Why, there is no money involved here. Anyone else have this issue? Anyway to the panel/arc of the day. First I hope that this leads to a positive basic set of developments in Tiffany’s life. It might take awhile for her to get to where she could be, and it is up in the air to me, given the real world choices, and opportunities, how far in Luannverse she will or should pursue B-School. I do think it wise she takes as many courses as possible, and get real world experience, and avail herself of all the sources out there, like the SBA for a start. But I think the main thing is that she get confidence enough to support herself, and more importantly her own self-esteem, and as Abraham Maslow would say her self-actualization. Typical for college age persons. What might be a possible arc development is the battle for dad’s money and love between her and Ann Awful. Tiffany might have a ace card to play now that her dad might be interested in, and that might threaten Ann. On the other hand Ann might want to be an investor, partner. I would not do that, but anything is possible in Luannverse. I also like the way Bernice and Dez are drawn here. Being helpful, and believable. Tiffany’s Empire. See Hilarity ensues after all.
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace over 5 years ago
My beloved monster/Tiffany is back!
Holilubillkori Premium Member over 5 years ago
dblbaraje over 5 years ago
I’m 71 (72 in May). With Luann time, I’ll be dead before this crew graduates from college. I sure hope Tiffany achieves success. Deep down she is really a good kid who has just been spoiled too much. I know this is just a comic, but I enjoy it and it is the first thing I sign onto everyday when I turn on my computer. Soap Operas updated from TV to the computer. She is probably going to be more successful than all of the characters.
xivaro Premium Member over 5 years ago
Oops, whoever did the coloring made Tiff’s upper teeth a lovely shade of green.
SukieCrandall Premium Member over 5 years ago
I can’t recall who it was but some smart soul suggested maybe a week or two ago that Tiff could go for a business degree. That was actually one of the days I had time to read some of the comments, so I remember responding to that one and saying it was a smart idea.
chris_weaver over 5 years ago
The birth of Tiffany, Inc.
corpcasselbury over 5 years ago
I love Tiffany’s deranged expression in the third panel.
Seto_kaiba0101 over 5 years ago
You got this, Tiff!
txmystic over 5 years ago
Go Tiff. this has you written all over it…
SueMount over 5 years ago
as a former cosmetologist, i know to open your own shop you must not only have a cosmetology license but also a manager operator license. of course, she could hire people with these licenses but she could not touch a patron herself without at least a student permit.
Tha_Hype over 5 years ago
Next stage of life foreshadowing? Life after college? Wonder where she will get the startup capitol?
atomicdog over 5 years ago
Where’s the “Bwa-ha-ha!”?
Brdshtt Premium Member over 5 years ago
I have run my own business for many years, and when my sister passed away a number of years ago, I suddenly found myself running two businesses – one of them was my sister’s salon (not my cup of tea). She had me promise to do my best to keep it open. There was one of the 5 women there that had a good business head on her shoulders, and I could trust her as I knew her for many years. My wife and I had to make a decision – either add another person to take my sister’s place and station in the shop and keep running it, or sell the shop and it’s fixtures to someone who would keep it running. Since the salon was only 2 miles from my shop, it was easy for me to check in, and in the evenings, I would do the bookwork and update the product inventory, place inventory orders, then pay bills. The girls were worried that I might close the salon, but I told them I would keep it open with one major change. They were no longer employees, but became “independent contractors”, rented the stalls from me, and I took a percentage of sales. It ran along doing well, and after about 6 months, the one who I thought had a good business head approached me wanting to buy the business. After all, she had been practically running the place for me. I helped her as much as I could with letting my sister’s deposit on the building remain for her, giving her some of the fixtures, the inventory for pennies on the dollar, and giving her assistance/advice here and there. Since there was no purchase of the building, I sold her the business for what the average yearly net was. We both thought the price was equitable, and I was out from underneath something I really did not care for. The salon is still running today, and doing well. I love to see when someone who is young get ahead and be a success.
Ceeg22 Premium Member over 5 years ago
Because Ann will Bilk you out of it somehow
Cavenee Lonnie Premium Member over 5 years ago
Today Disneyland, Tomorrow the World!
Airman over 5 years ago
Tiffany looks like a mad scientist seeking fame and fortune. Tiffy, darlin’, substitute power for fame and you will have fame with the powerful. Stir in a little luck and be aware that the road to fortune will take more from you than it will give to you.
RonBerg13 Premium Member over 5 years ago
How ironic would it be if Tiff became more rich than her father?
RSH over 5 years ago
Folks seem to think Tiff should study cosmetology instead of business. Tiff has been in ‘beauty school’ all her life, you could say. Clearly, she knew what she was doing with the nails and she knows how to cut hair (she changed Bernice’s style). She has the ability. A business degree will serve her better IMO in the long term. Tiff can do the beauty stuff; she needs the organizational and management skills to make a venture work.
Dragoncat over 5 years ago
Well, I’m glad Tiffany has a goal in life now. But here’s the thing… Tiffany kind of needs money now. Ann won’t let her use her card in peace, Kids 1st has cut her income, and Dad can’t be bothered to listen to her about anything, especially when it comes to Ann.
So, while she knows how she’ll make money in the future, how is she going to earn money in the meantime?
astahl2003 over 5 years ago
I’m not so sure. Staying in college means Tiff has to stay under her fathers (and Ann’s) financial control. A college degree isn’t necessary to start a business. It’s useful to WORK in a corporate environment, but as several people have commented, the market is flooded with MBA’s. I would hope that a good B school education would teach how to limit liability by working with financial entity’s known to honer there debts & pay on time (not Ann). The only good way I see this turning out for Tiff is if she consults with Les, Grey or someone on how to limit Ann’s interference BEFORE asking for any money to start an empire or even have them pay for school. So we’re back to Tiff needs a lot of money NOW. Government grants to start a business maybe? But there going to ask about what portion of her income is funded by her father, and if she has any experience running a business.
MyWord over 5 years ago
Daddy might suddenly develop an actual interest in his child if she went for a business degree. He’s a businessman; they’d have something in common, and he might actually want to support this effort – support as in emotionally, as well as financially. Wouldn’t Evil Ann hate that!
Sisyphos over 5 years ago
Bernie is such a drag on everything and everyone! She needs counselling!
Fiammata over 5 years ago
Somebody punched out her teeth already.
Neechan801 over 5 years ago
One step at a time tiff, you took one step and fell off a cliff
Airman over 5 years ago
3rd. panel. Bernice, folded arms, looking like a bored Margo-Phelps-Fogarty is thinking that the air just went out of this arc like it was one of Tom Brady’s footballs.
Mooshki Premium Member over 5 years ago
Shut the F- up, Bernice.
bakana over 5 years ago
She’d wake up one morning and discover that Annie Awful had staged a Hostile Takeover.
[Unnamed Reader - a1a2c4] over 5 years ago
When are these characters going to start having sex? It’s abnormal for college students to not do the dirty deed.