Sen. Kay Hagan (D-NC) today announced a proposal that would lighten small business owners' administrative load by creating a common application for various federal grants, contracts and programs. Filing government paperwork often takes more time than small business owners have to spare. The Small Business Common Application Act of 2012 aims to streamline such processes so our leading job creators can focus on growing and maintaining their businesses.
Comunicados de Prensa
Press Release Date:
lunes, abril 2, 2012
Statement by John Arensmeyer, founder and CEO of Small Business Majority, regarding Sen. Hagan's proposed Small Business Common Application Act of 2012
Topic(s):
Regulations
Press Release Date:
jueves, marzo 29, 2012
Small Business Majority releases opinion polling showing small business owners strongly support eliminating subsidies to oil and gas companies, even if it means an increase in gas prices
March 29, 2012: Small business owners strongly support ending government subsidies to gas and oil companies, with 73 percent agreeing tax breaks for oil and gas companies should be eliminated and 60 percent supporting the idea even if it means a small increase in gas prices, according to opinion polling released today by Small Business Majority.
Topic(s):
Energy
Press Release Date:
martes, marzo 27, 2012
Statement by John Arensmeyer, CEO, Small Business Majority, about rules proposed today by the Environmental Protection Agency that would limit greenhouse gas emissions from new power plants:
**Small business owners in select states available for comment**
Rules proposed today by the Environmental Protection Agency that would limit greenhouse gas emissions from new power plants will help spur innovation and provide opportunities for small businesses to grow. What's more, rules such as these are supported by a majority of small businesses, our primary job creators.
Topic(s):
Energy
Press Release Date:
miércoles, marzo 21, 2012
Small business owners say overturning healthcare law would be disastrous for small businesses; attorney specializing in US Constitution says law is constitutional
March 21, 2012: Small businesses are being helped in myriad ways by the healthcare reform law, the Affordable Care Act, and would be severely impacted if it were to be overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court, said small business owners on a press call Wednesday, days before the high court is expected to hear arguments in the lawsuit aimed at tearing down the 2-year-old law.
Topic(s):
Healthcare
Press Release Date:
miércoles, marzo 14, 2012
Statement by John Arensmeyer, CEO, Small Business Majority, about the bipartisan transportation bill passed today in the Senate:
The bipartisan transportation bill passed in the Senate today would create an environment conducive to small business growth if enacted. We applaud senators for working together toward the good of our nation's entrepreneurs.
Topic(s):
Access to Capital
Press Release Date:
jueves, marzo 8, 2012
Statement by John Arensmeyer, CEO, Small Business Majority:
Data released Wednesday by ADP shows the country's smallest businesses, those with 1-49 employees, created half of all new jobs in the month of February, while small businesses overall accounted for a whopping 90 percent of all new jobs last month. Conversely, large businesses created only 10 percent of new jobs, illustrating that small businesses are indeed the country's primary job creators and remain the backbone of the American economy.
Topic(s):
Job Creation
Press Release Date:
miércoles, marzo 7, 2012
Statement by John Arensmeyer, CEO, Small Business Majority, about jobs measures proposed in the House of Representatives and being considered in the Senate:
We're pleased lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are working together on a package of proposals put forth by members of the House of Representatives aimed at helping small businesses grow and create jobs. Proposals in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act would address one of small businesses' biggest problems: a lack of access to credit.
Topic(s):
Job Creation
Press Release Date:
miércoles, febrero 29, 2012
Statement by John Arensmeyer, founder & CEO of Small Business Majority, on Sen. Olympia Snowe's announcement of retirement:
"Sen. Olympia Snowe has been a strong small business advocate throughout her career. We're sorry to see a supporter of the small business community go, especially during these challenging economic times. We appreciate the way she worked on important small business issues in a bipartisan fashion."
Topic(s):
General Small Business
Press Release Date:
miércoles, febrero 22, 2012
Statement by John Arensmeyer, founder and CEO of Small Business Majority, regarding president's plan to aid small businesses by reforming tax code, eliminating corporate loopholes
The president's tax reform plan announced today is exactly what small business owners have been asking for. It will create a more level financial playing field for small and large firms, promoting healthy competition that stimulates the economy.
Topic(s):
Tax and Budget Reform
Press Release Date:
martes, febrero 21, 2012
Statement by John Arensmeyer, founder and CEO of Small Business Majority, regarding funds to establish consumer-driven health plans that will cut costs for small employers
Small businesses in eight states received good news today with the announcement that organizations in their state will be receiving funds to help create new consumer-run health insurance plans that will lower their costs and increase their insurance choices.
Topic(s):
Healthcare