01/31/2003
The NFIB Small Business Policy Guide was designed to give policy-makers a new way to think about small-business policy. To view individual chapters of the guide, use the links below. (Adobe Acrobat Reader required for the links on this page.)
Chapter 1: Defining "Small Business"
Examines the many definitions for small business - from size to revenue to family ownership. Chapter 2: Small Business Demographics and Characteristics
Profiles small businesses, their owners and their employees. Chapter 3: Small Business Contributions to the Economy
Discusses small business contributions to the economy including job creation, innovation, competition and community leadership. Chapter 4: Small Business Policy
Discusses small businesses' preference for policies that promote competition rather than subsidies. Chapter 5: Small Business Owner Concerns
Ranks the highest and lowest priorities for small businesses, including health insurance, taxes and labor issues. Chapter 6: Economic Policy and Small Business
Reviews the effects of economic policy on small business growth. Chapter 7: Financing and Taxation for Small Businesses
Describes the three most important aspects of small business financing: taxes, debt and equity. Chapter 8: The Regulatory Problem and Small Business
Examines the number of regulations, their disproportionate cost to small businesses, and opportunities for reform. Chapter 9: The Workforce and Workplace
Presents workforce issues including skilled labor shortages, workplace laws, benefit packages, and the minimum wage. Chapter 10: Legal Reform and Small Business
Analyzes effects of the current legal system - and particularly frivolous lawsuits - on small businesses. Chapter 11: Technology and Small Business
Discusses small business owners' concerns as suppliers and consumers of technology, including access to technology, maintenance of privacy and Internet taxation. Chapter 12: Assistance for Small Businesses
Describes challenges small businesses face when applying for grants and other assistance. The NFIB Small Business Policy Guide
