My advice is, you can't start any business in debt because you initiate upon deficit which is bad. Is there perhaps a way to accommodate both of these paths? Debt is one of the most evil ways that the sub-human predator class, sabotages financial progression and deletes wealth and that is by design. It's a horrible trap they set baiting it with material trappings or using credit to get out of debt.
So, if you ask me what I would do, I would work on eliminating the debt first while doing everything to prepare to start up my business. Also, eliminating debt will raise your credit rating which is important for any future business loans and it makes your business more solvent from the start.
"Debt is one of the most evil ways that the sub-human predator class, sabotages financial progression and deletes wealth and that is by design." I literally couldn't agree more with this, too bad I learned this too late. As you said, it's by design
I also agree with you that starting a business while you're in debt adds extra stress that could threaten the whole business. I'll try my best to work on two paths at the same time even if it means giving just half my attention to each and I'll be ready to drop that business anytime if I feel it's going to stand in my way of paying off my debt. Your opinion means a lot to me and it was a real eye-opener that it shouldn't be just black or white, right or left. Thanks man I really appreciate your comment
You're welcome.