Technology in a Small Business World
Small businesses make up more than 99 percent of all businesses in the United States, and NFIB research indicates in recent years more and more are taking advantage of the Internet for business-related activities. Today, 82 percent of small business owners are using high-speed Internet services and 52 percent have a Web site. While this is a significant improvement from just a few years ago, still only 9 percent have a Web site that is capable of conducting e-commerce.
Congress and the Administration have been working on policies to make sure broadband services are affordable and accessible for everyone. While these discussions are taking place, NFIB is making sure that small business has a seat at the table. Technology will play a vital role in keeping small business entrepreneurs competitive so they can survive over the next century.
NFIB keeps lawmakers and regulators aware that small businesses are the drivers of our economy, and that any change in current policy or new policy should not stifle growth. However, small business technology and small business software issues are still relatively a new frontier for the government and for NFIB. If you are an NFIB member and have an interest in these issues, we need your help to develop positions and criteria for involvement.
NFIB has been watching the issues below to make sure government creates an atmosphere for economic growth, including advances in small business technology and small business software, rather than one that hinders business practices.
