5 Reasons Small Business Owners Should Vote

Covid-19 has thrown many of America’s small businesses into survival mode. Although some are starting to rebound, others are still focusing on reclaiming lost revenues — many with fewer employees and resources than they had before the pandemic.

There’s no denying that economic outlooks remain uncertain, and workloads are high. With everything you’re dealing with, the general election may be the last thing on your mind. But as small business owners strive to make a difference, it’s more important than ever to vote.

1. Regulation: Government regulations directly impact businesses.
2. Taxes: Federal taxes are a significant burden for small business owners, both financially and administratively.
3. Access to credit: As a business owner, you need to continually invest in new inventory, product launches, marketing campaigns and new hires. But investments like these can be difficult to make when cash flow is tight and credit access is low.
4. Health insurance: The cost of health insurance remains the number one problem for small businesses. According to the NFIB, it has held this top spot for 29 years.
5. The economy: Small businesses make up 99.9 percent of all U.S. businesses and drive economic growth.

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