Quotes about Small Businesses

We've had this program for a number of years now, called 10,000 Small Businesses, where Goldman Sachs has convened a group of partners to basically give business education to small business owners. Votes: 4

I'm a big advocate of the power of positive thinking, particularly for small businesses. Votes: 3

Corporations must answer questions about why they should be in the blogosphere. Small Businesses need to answer questions about why they shouldn't. Votes: 3

Family farms and small businesses are the backbone of our communities. Votes: 2

For small businesses to thrive, they require an environment that is conducive for growth. Votes: 2

Small businesses want things streamlined, and one of the great successes we're having is less paperwork, faster turnaround times. Votes: 2

The Federal Reserve needs to provide small businesses in America with the same low-interest loans it gave to foreign banks. Votes: 2

But economic recovery must be earned. And it will be earned by entrepreneurs and it will be earned by small businesses. Votes: 2

Small businesses, you can give them capital, but what they often need as much is mentoring, advice and help with their business plan. Votes: 2

We cannot afford the EPA's continued expansion of red tape that is slowing economic growth and threatening to entangle millions of small businesses. Votes: 2

We need to even out the tax code for small businesses so that we lower their tax rate to 25 percent, just as we need to lower it for all businesses. Votes: 2

American Made is not just an event. It's a movement to spotlight and support the next generation of creative entrepreneurs who are turning their passion for making into thriving small businesses. Votes: 2

One way we gave small businesses more money to invest was by extending tax provisions on expensing. This allows businesses to immediately write off things like equipment, without being burdened by depreciation requirements. Votes: 2

Small businesses are the number one job creators in America. Therefore, it is important that the federal government creates an environment that helps them succeed, not one that sets them up to fail. Votes: 2

Small businesses are the backbone of job creation in South Carolina, but we're not maximizing our potential when we've got what's effectively the highest income tax rate in the Southeast holding us back. Votes: 2

There's another way we are getting behind business - by sorting out the banks. Taxpayers bailed you out. Now it's time for you to repay the favour and start lending to Britain's small businesses. Votes: 2

I want to change history, do something important in my life, and influence individuals like we have with millions of small businesses on Alibaba. Then they love and respect you because you made their life important. Votes: 2

Hispanic unemployment is higher than the national average and when the federal government is killing small businesses and killing jobs it is hurting the future of the Hispanic community and we need to carry that message. Votes: 2

When teachers try to teach, nurses try to nurse, small businesses try to serve their clients and the police try to arrest criminals, there is always a regulator or three breathing down their necks. Conservatives want to make people's lives easier. Votes: 2

Small businesses provide 75 percent of new U.S. jobs and are the backbone of our economy, and no outdated ban should be keeping small business owners from collecting the same interest their money could earn if it were held by an individual. Votes: 2

There are a lot of studies about small businesses and how they make a difference in their community and create a lot of jobs and values. So we need to focus on small businesses or entrepreneurs who want to start manufacturing or making things. Votes: 2

I call crony capitalism, where you take money from successful small businesses, spend it in Washington on favored industries, on favored individuals, picking winners and losers in the economy, that's not pro-growth economics. That's not entrepreneurial economics. That's not helping small businesses. That's cronyism, that's corporate welfare. Votes: 2

Oh, I'm all about small business. I think what we've learned from big business and big Wall Street is that unchecked greed and the creation of false value gets us all in trouble. If we look at the American economy, who's really creating value? It's the small businesses. Votes: 2

The Small Business 'common app' would function much like the one that students complete to apply to multiple colleges and universities simultaneously. It would ensure that small businesses across the country can concentrate on growing and creating jobs - not wasting time, filling out mountains of repetitive paperwork. Votes: 2

While big business gain subsidies and political access, small businesses drown in red tape, and individuals now risk being classified as terrorists for complaining about it. Economic globalisation is about homogenising differences in the worlds' markets, cultures, tastes and traditions. It's about giving big business access to a global market. Votes: 2

And fifth, we will champion small businesses, America's engine of job growth. That means reducing taxes on business, not raising them. It means simplifying and modernizing the regulations that hurt small business the most. And it means that we must rein in the skyrocketing cost of healthcare by repealing and replacing Obamacare. Votes: 2

We talked about many issues, like welfare, is it the way of life or hand up? Talked about size of government, how much should it tax families and small businesses? And when we left that lunch, we got in the car and I looked over at Chuck and said, 'I'll be damned. we're Republicans.' Votes: 2

As a source of innovation, an engine of our economy, and a forum for our political discourse, the Internet can only work if it's a truly level playing field. Small businesses should have the same ability to reach customers as powerful corporations. A blogger should have the same ability to find an audience as a media conglomerate. Votes: 2

Don't punish small businesses with over-regulation. Votes: 0

For small businesses, regulatory burdens can be overwhelming. Votes: 0

Small businesses are the lifeblood of our economy. Votes: 0

Small businesses are the backbone of our economy. Votes: 0

Small businesses are really the engine in the economy. Votes: 0

Small businesses are important, but so are tiny businesses. Votes: 0

Jobs are created by businesses, especially small and mid-sized businesses. Votes: 0

The world is filled with successful small businesses that stay small. Votes: 0

Many small businesses are running entire businesses from a mobile phone. Votes: 0

Obamacare is destroying our businesses, our small business and our big businesses. Votes: 0

Small businesses have played an important role in fueling past economic recoveries. Votes: 0

When it comes to bullying small businesses, Donald Trump is the poster boy. Votes: 0

I'm a creature of habit and tend to favour small, traditional English businesses. Votes: 0

What I have proposed would cut regulations and streamline them for small businesses. Votes: 0

Most small businesses failed because the owner was under skilled, not under capitalized. Votes: 0

I don't understand small businesses, only big ones. Marriage is the hardest small business. Votes: 0

Estimates show that small businesses contribute 60-80 percent of the net new jobs annually. Votes: 0

We need to repeal Dodd-Frank [act]. It is eviscerating small businesses and small banks. Votes: 0

Health care is the No. 1 concern of small businesses and the status quo is untenable. Votes: 0

The death tax is one of the leading causes of the dissolution of small businesses. Votes: 0

The death tax is one of the leading causes of the dissolution of small businesses. Votes: 0

This nation's 23 million small businesses need a budget that reflects their value to the economy. Votes: 0

Small businesses are the economic drivers of our country, providing the stimulus our communities need. Votes: 0

If people support independently owned small businesses in their community, they can make a difference. Votes: 0

Obamacare won't just bankrupt the country. It may bankrupt small businesses. It may bankrupt individuals. Votes: 0

I've built companies, I've created jobs, I know the frustration of small businesses with higher taxes. Votes: 0

Big businesses can help by engaging aspiring entrepreneurs and promoting initiatives which support small businesses from within. Votes: 0

I represent the small businesses, the women, and the families working so hard to rebuild our communities. Votes: 0

In October 2008, when the credit crunch hit, small businesses were really crushed by the lack of capital. Votes: 0

When you create more small businesses, you create small entrepreneurship. Out of that comes self-determination and employment. Votes: 0

We've got to provide additional help to small businesses so that they can afford to provide health insurance. Votes: 0

Broadband gives small businesses the opportunity to broaden their customer base and reduce their overheads through e-commerce platforms. Votes: 0

As Mayor, I will use my experience to make San Francisco a place where small businesses can thrive. Votes: 0

As Mayor, I will use my experience to make San Francisco a place where small businesses can thrive Votes: 0

For small businesses, you need less taxes, less federal spending, and you need less regulation that blocks their growth. Votes: 0

Maryland needs someone in Congress who will fight to create jobs, stop out-of-control government spending and defend small businesses. Votes: 0

Cities may now bulldoze private citizens' homes, farms and small businesses to make way for shopping malls or other developments. Votes: 0

I know in the past Republicans have agreed to minimum-wage increases that there's built-in protections for small and midsize businesses. Votes: 0

The minimum wage was due for an increase, but it was important that we offset its cost to small businesses. Votes: 0

Small businesses have told us that having cash in their pocket is one of the primary things that they need. Votes: 0

We see entrepreneurship and small businesses and supply chains as a critical part of the economic growth and competitiveness agenda. Votes: 0

I will eliminate capital-gains taxes for the small businesses and the startups that will create the high-wage, high-tech jobs of tomorrow Votes: 0

Small businesses already struggle to compete with big businesses that enjoy the luxury of a tax code filled with corporate loopholes. Votes: 0

In one month, the Small Business Administration does $1 billion of loans and guarantees for businesses; many of those are women-owned businesses. Votes: 0

Businesses large and small shouldn't have to check the expiration date of a tax provision to see if it's still good. Votes: 0

Many small businesses would rather face an angry barbarian horde than tackle their cash flow statement or price a new product. Votes: 0

Set politics and party aside: If it's not right for Michigan's small businesses and middle class, it's never been right with me. Votes: 0

Our commercial bank [JPMorgan] is only in the U.S. We are serving what you call SMEs - small businesses, private companies. Votes: 0

Access to quality, affordable health care is particularly important here in Maine, where many of us own small businesses or are self-employed. Votes: 0

I think it's really important to realize that small businesses are often the portal for immigrants into the New York City economy. Votes: 0

We've gotten tremendous support. Everybody now understands how critical it is to help small businesses get out of this recession and into recovery. Votes: 0

We spend a great deal of our energy making sure that small businesses have help in navigating to the outcomes that they want. Votes: 0

Small businesses have made the call that to stay alive, health care isn't something they can provide. I think it's a tragic calculation. Votes: 0

Shutterstock has evolved from an image-based marketplace for small businesses to a much broader platform, with a large and expanding addressable market opportunity. Votes: 0

In China, a lot of the opening up of private entrepreneurship is happening because women are starting businesses, small businesses, faster than men. Votes: 0

As an investor with small capital, one should prefer businesses that have high returns on capital and that require little incremental investment to grow. Votes: 0

In the Gulf region and nationwide, small businesses are an integral and crucial part of local economies and communities. They should not be overlooked. Votes: 0

You know Texas is - even more now that Enron has bit the dust - it's held up on the back of small businesses. Votes: 0

In the U.S. Senate, in the short term we need to reduce the tax burden on hard working individuals, families, and small businesses. Votes: 0

I'm fundamentally not interested in the Fortune 500 companies - in US, Mexico, anywhere. The real backbones of economic growth are small and medium businesses. Votes: 0

If, if more stimulus means more tax cuts to small businesses, if, if more stimulus means middle class tax cuts, then I'm for it. Votes: 0

When President Obama speaks about raising taxes on the rich, he speaks about high-income employees and small business owners, not entrepreneurs who build big businesses. Votes: 0

Ive introduced eight bills to fight for support for our small businesses and ensure we get funding to rebuild public housing - among other things. Votes: 0

With less competition, corporations can use their power to raise prices, limit choice for consumers, cut wages for workers, crowd out start-ups and small businesses. Votes: 0

I've introduced eight bills to fight for support for our small businesses and ensure we get funding to rebuild public housing - among other things. Votes: 0

In the marketplace, small businesses are the face and voice of humanity, which provides them with a great advantage in the Age of the Customer. Votes: 0

Let's stand up for taxpayers, let's stand up for consumers, and let's stand up for small businesses, which create most of the jobs in America. Votes: 0

Small businesses drive this economy and it is unacceptable that the President's budget proposal does not give them the tools they need to be successful. Votes: 0

We need to end permanently the tax that punishes American values of savings and investment and of building small businesses and family farms and ranches. Votes: 0

Providing tax relief and reducing regulations leads to job creation and new economic opportunities for our small businesses, which are the backbone of our economy. Votes: 0

We need to end permanently the tax that punishes American values of savings and investment and of building small businesses and family farms and ranches. Votes: 0

Women are really demanding more flexibility in the workplace. Control is the new currency.. Forty-six percent of women want to start their own small businesses. Votes: 0

Among our responsibilities is to make sure that 23 percent of all government contracts go to small businesses. That's about $150 billion annually, from all the government agencies. Votes: 0

Although they arrived in New York penniless, my parents scraped together enough savings to establish the first of several small businesses just after I was born. Votes: 0

Most of the services staff is for the larger corporations, not so much for small and medium businesses because they cannot afford an extensive services army. Votes: 0

Having started and owned two small businesses, I know what a challenge it is to keep up with the rising costs of your employees' healthcare premiums. Votes: 0

We know that working with small businesses to create jobs will do more to help our economy than anything the Obama Administration has tried to do. Votes: 0

Most of the services staff is for the larger corporations, not so much for small and medium businesses because they cannot afford an extensive services army. Votes: 0

The lack of available credit and loans is having a severe impact on small businesses in particular, but also their suppliers and the bigger companies too. Votes: 0

We need to repeal and replace Dodd-Frank. We need to make America fair again for all businesses, but especially those being run by small business owners. Votes: 0

When a small business grows like eBay did, it has a multiplier effect. It creates other small businesses that supply it with intellectual capital, goods and services. Votes: 0

It's common sense to be for middle-class tax cuts and tax cuts on small businesses, to be for not allowing Medicare to be turned into voucher care. Votes: 0

My constituents in Kansas know the death tax is a duplicative tax on small businesses and family farms that, in many cases, families have spent generations building. Votes: 0

President Obama's policies have been categorical failures for our country. Unemployment is over nine percent, our deficits are growing, and small businesses are being burdened with regulations. Votes: 0

We should scrub all of our federal regulations to find responsible ways to make life easier to small businesses, i want to be a small business president. Votes: 0

We need to repeal and replace Dodd-Frank [act]. We need to make America fair again for all businesses, but especially those being run by small business owners. Votes: 0

For African societies, no issue looms larger than employment. Only vibrant entrepreneurship and thriving small businesses can hope to provide the millions of jobs that are needed. Votes: 0

When we get government off the backs of our job creators, small businesses have a better chance of thriving. And when small businesses thrive, so does our economy. Votes: 0

It is my hope that by reducing the tax burden on small business owners that we can help them grow their businesses and, in doing so, create jobs. Votes: 0

Small businesses pay 18 percent more than big businesses for health care, the same health care, just because they're small and they have too small a pool of risk. Votes: 0

Right now, every American is affected by high energy prices. Working families, small businesses and consumers across the country are feeling the pinch with no end in sight. Votes: 0

Small businesses should have the same ability to reach customers as powerful corporations. A blogger should have the same ability to find an audience as a media conglomerate. Votes: 0

Small businesses were slower than large businesses in adopting broadband. One of the reasons was they were concerned with putting their customer lists online or in the cloud. Votes: 0

The government's Small Business Administration reports that small businesses represent 99% of all employers in the U.S. and are responsible for generating well over half of new jobs created. Votes: 0

I have advocated for rolling back regulations, simplifying the tax code and moving to zero-based budgeting - policies that will support small businesses and raise up the middle class. Votes: 0

A lot of times in the rhetoric, people forget the facts. And the facts are that thousands of small businesses-Hispanically owned or otherwise-pay taxes at the highest marginal rate. Votes: 0

According to the Small Business Administration, more than 70 percent of all family businesses do not survive through the second generation, and 8 percent do not make it to a third. Votes: 0

In the past, there hasn't been much reliable information about startups and small businesses available online. It's information that's really valuable, and it's information that people want to share. Votes: 0

Washington has got to, across the board, lower taxes for small businesses so that our mom and pops can reinvest and hire people, so that our businesses can thrive. Votes: 0

As families and small businesses alike are tightening their belts to account for the worsening economy, they have every right to ask: 'Why isn't my government doing the same?' Votes: 0

Small businesses are vital contributors to our economy. They are the economic engine that is creating jobs, exploring innovation, and expanding opportunities for Americans in every community across the Nation. Votes: 0

The majority of Americans receive health insurance coverage through their employers, but with rising health care costs, many small businesses can no longer afford to provide coverage for their employees. Votes: 0

The marginal tax rate for high income earners is going up. Small businesses are no longer enjoying some of the exemption from payroll tax. Now there will be carbon taxes. Votes: 0

More and more Americans are asking about the price that we have to pay when Wal-Mart comes into a community, treats workers poorly, violates immigration laws and squashes small businesses. Votes: 0

For those that are working part time, in small businesses, or who are unemployed and do not currently have health insurance, we want to make sure that you are covered. Votes: 0

While other industries have suffered, the nonprofit arts world continues to build in strength while it encourages the growth of innumerable small businesses on its periphery, thereby creating more jobs. Votes: 0

We're facing headwinds from Europe. Europe doing the right things here to stabilize their situation is important to our small businesses, our workers, the middle class here, and overall economy. Votes: 0

Private sector development and the creation of small businesses spur investment, jobs, opportunity, and hope. It empowers the market to meet local needs, whether for food, basic goods, or services. Votes: 0

I can't wait to join you in the joy of welcoming neighbors back into neighborhoods, and small businesses up and running, and cutting those ribbons that somebody is creating new jobs. Votes: 0

The American people know what's necessary to get this economy moving again. It's fiscal discipline in Washington, D.C. and across-the-board tax relief for working families, small businesses and family farms. Votes: 0

The sooner we rein in the red tape factory in Washington, D.C., the sooner small businesses can get back to creating jobs and helping more Americans find an honest day's work. Votes: 0

The Obama administration is not helping small businesses create jobs. In fact, it is responsible for the regulatory uncertainty nearly 50 percent of small-business owners cite as responsible for their lack of hiring. Votes: 0

They are obviously pirate services. Sure they might be able to survive as small businesses, but it's hard to get advertisers to advertise on a pirate site. It's a hugely fragmented market. Votes: 0

Finally, the House is working to require a comprehensive federal review of IRS regulations with a follow-up report to Congress on possible actions to reduce the tax paperwork burden imposed on small businesses. Votes: 0

Our economy continues to struggle with slow economic growth, high unemployment and stagnant wages. "Obama care's" raising costs. That's making it harder for small businesses to hire. In short, it's a train wreck. Votes: 0

At first, the only thing that I learned was to save. Then I learned about mutual fund, then later on direct stock investments. I also went into small businesses and even real estate. Votes: 0

The federal government needs to get off the backs of small businesses and let the private sector grow and create jobs instead of harnessing it with onerous regulations and a repressive tax code. Votes: 0

I want to help small businesses grow and thrive. I know how to make that happen. I spent my life in the private sector. I know why jobs come and why they go. Votes: 0

I come from the school of thought that says when people have more money in their pocket during economic times, it increases demand or investment. Small businesses begin to grow, and jobs are added. Votes: 0

This is deeply disturbing. Congress provided loans to help businesses hurt by the Sept. 11 attacks, not to be used as an accounting gimmick to cover up this administration's failure to provide for small businesses. Votes: 0

Republicans have been very successful. There are three things Americans dont like: big unions, big government and big corporations. So Republicans go after big government and big unions, and only talk about small businesses. Votes: 0

Republicans have been very successful. There are three things Americans don't like: big unions, big government and big corporations. So Republicans go after big government and big unions, and only talk about small businesses. Votes: 0

You can have a worldwide shop from your bedroom. You can do things that weren't even dreamed of when I started off in business. It's why technology is the most wonderful thing for small businesses. Votes: 0

As a former small business owner, I recognize both the important role small businesses play in our economy and the broad universe of challenges that small business owners face in trying to make ends meet. Votes: 0

As a member of the House Committee on Small Business and because of my own experience as a small business owner, I am appreciative of the impact these small businesses have on our local economies. Votes: 0

If you want a candidate who is led the fight against Obamacare, who will lift the burdens on small businesses and bring back jobs, I'm the only candidate in the race with that proven record. Votes: 0