"Interestingly, koi, when put in a fish bowl, will only grow up to three inches. When this same fish is placed in a large tank, it will grow to about nine inches long. In a pond koi can reach lengths of eighteen inches. Amazingly, when placed in a lake, koi can grow to three feet long. The metaphor is obvious. You are limited by how you see the world."
-- Vince Poscente

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Check out 5 Things Small Businesses Want from Washington | Business News Daily

5 Things Small Businesses Want From Washington

August 23, 2010
By Jeanette Mulvey
Business News Daily Managing Editor

Hardly a day passes without President Obama calling on Congress to pass the small business bill in September. The legislation would free up $30 billion in loans and institute a number of tax credits for small businesses. Small business owners are skeptical about how effective the bill will be.

Business News Daily asked 50 small business owners across the country how Washington can help get their businesses back on track. Five key trends emerged.

Ease lending requirements...
Repeal 1099 reporting requirements...
Make it easier to get government contracts...
Communicate better...
Get out of the way...

"Let business do what it does best: Make stuff and provide services that meet the needs of the customers." said Paul Chase, a Pennsylvania-based real estate agent. "There is certainly a need for some regulation, but companies are being regulated to death."

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