백룸(backroom) - 사장님 익명 커뮤니티

Share your store worries, which you've been struggling with alone, with other business owners in the same situation.

Backroom is an anonymous community for self-employed business owners. It is a space where you can honestly share stories—such as sales, rent, staff, and business partners—that are difficult to discuss even with family or friends, with other business owners facing similar concerns.

There are no business partners, no customers, and no advertisers. It is a place where only we gather, just like inside a shop with the shutters closed—that is Backroom.

■ Anyone can browse, and business owners can delve deeper

Sign up as a general member to browse freely and participate through posts and comments. Once you complete business verification, you will be granted a 'Business Owner' badge, which unlocks a dedicated board for business owners and many more features. Start without pressure and verify whenever you want.

■ Real Stories from Verified Business Owners

A 'Business Owner' badge is displayed to members who have passed the verification of their business registration number. You can see at a glance who is an active business owner running a store, allowing for the exchange of more trustworthy experiences and advice. You can hear stories known only to those who have experienced it firsthand, stories that cannot be found through internet searches.

■ Be More Honest Because It Is Anonymous

Since you speak behind a nickname, your identity remains hidden. You can freely share concerns that are usually difficult to discuss anywhere else, such as business situations, financial matters, or interpersonal issues.

■ Boards Divided by Industry

There are boards categorized by business type, including restaurants, cafes & dessert shops, pubs & bars, beauty salons, retail & convenience stores, academies & tutoring, medical & health services, accommodation, transportation, construction & facilities, and wholesale & distribution. You can view stories from business owners in the same industry as you, making it easy to find information that perfectly suits your situation.

■ How to Use It

- Ask other business owners in the same industry how they managed to hold on when business is slow

- Listen to how others who have had similar experiences cope when you receive a rent increase notice

- Seek realistic advice when you are at a loss regarding hiring and managing staff

- Check out the experiences of other business owners when you are frustrated with suppliers or delivery apps

- Simply vent your frustrations from the day to people who can understand

■ Recommended for These People

- Business owners who have nowhere to confide their store management concerns

- Those curious about the real experiences of business owners in the same industry

- Those feeling lost over rent, staff, or supplier issues

- Those preparing to start a business who want to hear stories from active business owners

■ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Can I use this without registering as a business owner?

Yes. You can sign up as a general member to browse and participate. You can choose to verify your business status if you wish to use the features exclusive to business owners.

Q. Is it safe even though I am anonymous?

You operate using a nickname, and your real name is not disclosed. Data collected during the verification process is used solely for verification purposes and is processed securely.

However, how is it safe? Q. Are there really only business owners here?

The "Business Owner" badge is displayed only to those who have passed business verification. You can verify if the post belongs to an active business owner by looking at the badge.

Don't worry alone. Open the backroom shutter and come in.