Small businesses create about two-thirds of all jobs in the U.S. and employ more than half of the nation’s private-sector workforce, according to the Small Business Administration. Given their immense role in the American economy, entrepreneurs’ public policy concerns are of particular importance to elected officials. As the 2016 presidential and congressional elections draw near, Business News Daily took a look at small business owners’ top priorities as these entrepreneurs prepare to mark the ballot on Nov. 8. Extensive research and polling regarding small business owners’ perspectives on the election reveals a few recurring themes. Whether Donald J. Trump or Hillary Rodham Clinton wins the White House — or a third-party, dark-horse candidate takes the election by surprise — no single administration on its own could thoroughly address the issues entrepreneurs hold dear; the outcome of the congressional elections will also play a key role in exactly how any policy is crafted. In an election cycle in which less than 30 percent of Americans believe the campaigns have adequately focused on the things most important to them, the following issues remain at the forefront of small business owners’ minds. Whatever the makeup of the American government come January 2017, elected officials will… Read full this story
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