As an entrepreneur, you can help the President and Republicans in Congress take the steps to strengthen your business.
“The entrepreneurial spirit of America is robust and strong, and small businesses are thriving throughout our great Nation. The opportunity to own a business is an important part of the American dream. During Small Business Week, we celebrate small business owners and employees who are willing to take risks and work hard in pursuit of a better life for themselves and their families.”
- President George W. Bush, Proclamation of Small Business Week 2006
"Wealth is created by Americans – by creativity and enterprise and risk-taking. But government can create an environment where businesses and entrepreneurs and families can dream and flourish." -- President George W. Bush "Small businesses have always provided the road to economic opportunity in America. Today is no different."-- Chairman Ken Mehlman Small Business Week, the GOP would like to recognize successful entrepreneurs from around the country who have served as the backbone of our economy and its growth. Click here to meet Entrepreneurs just like you!
Almost 5 million jobs have been created since August 2003 in our growing and robust economy. Most of those jobs were created by small businesses, which represent the driving force behind America's strong economic growth. Sound Republican leadership and conservative economic policies help small businesses to grow, expand, and keep moving the economy forward.
There are approximately 24.7 million small businesses in the United States, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy. The number one small business issue is the cost and availability of quality health insurance.
America's Small Businesses:
Represent 99.7% of all employer firms.
Employ half of all private sector employees.
Pay 45% of the total U.S. private payroll.
Have generated 60% to 80% of net new jobs annually over the last decade.
Create more than 50% of nonfarm private gross domestic product.
Are employers of 41% of high tech workers.
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