Took the words right out of my mouth (and made them more articulate). Don’t let talking points fool you. Very little is being done to help small business, specifically, and a lot of things (even aspects of the current healthcare reform proposals) will make it harder for small businesses to hire.
Like the administration before it, the current administration seems to have no concept of what it takes to start, run and grow a small business. None.
Here is a hint. If you want to see more jobs created by Small Businesses and entrepreneurs REDUCE the amount of paperwork required. Dramatically simplify the tax code. In other words, if you REDUCE THE OVERHEAD of small business, you effectively create capital for them through reduced costs. Not only do you improve their financial position, but you reduce that great big time suck known as dealing with your accountants and lawyers. The more time wasted with “professional services”, the less time spent doing your job. This seems to be a concept lost on government.
Mark Cuban, The Simplicity Test: A Simple Policy Guide for Job Growth