17 . LO . 5 Suzanne owns interests in a bagel shop , a lawn and garden store , and a convenience store . Several full-time employees work at each of the enterprises . As of the end of November of the current year , Suzanne has worked 150 hours in the bagel shop , 250 hours at the lawn and garden store , and 70 hours at the convenience store . In reviewing her financial records , you learn that she has no passive investments that are generating income and that she expects these three ventures collectively to produce a loss . What recommendation would you offer Suzanne as she plans her activities for the remainder of the year ?