I own a small online store. We get hit with every new piece of legislation, which cut deeply into our margins. Compliance is becoming more and more dificult for the small business. To add to the stress, small businesses are also seeing greater limitations in terms of supply and processing.

I don’t blame the distributors or processing companies. We are very greatful for the business we do with them.

But from a legislative perspective, it seems every new law, every new regulation is there to help big business and deter smaller businesses. This in turns hurts the economy, since small businesses are the ones who by far produce the most jobs in terms of revenue/jobs created.

I’d like to see more serious initiatives to drive small business. And I’m not talking about a few conventions to promote entrepreneurs. I’m talking about real legislative changes that level the BUSINESSS playing field. Something where small businesses would have less red tape. I’m sure it won’t happen because the ones who pay for political campaigns are big businesses. Small business lobies are tiny and relatively insignificant.

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