Small business: The key to economic recovery

by Cinda Baxter on October 21, 2009

in Economy, Media

cbs_news_logoFrom tonight’s CBS Evening News:

Small businesses have created nearly two thirds of all the new jobs over the past decade and a half. In other words, we can’t have a recovery without them.

This means you, local, independent brick and mortars. Whether a design firm in a converted warehouse or an upscale boutique downtown, you’re the ones who employee the masses, funneling payroll tax money back into the system. You contribute to the local economy by way of commercial property tax-—something home based businesses don’t do. Every dime spent on utilities at work is in addition to what you also pay for the house. You’re the little engine that could…and does.

I’m thrilled to hear someone in the national media take note of the fact. Finally.

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