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Concerns among small business owners about the current economic climate under President Joe Biden’s administration are mounting, as revealed by a new poll from the Job Creators Network Foundation (JCNF). This survey, highlighted in a report by the Daily Caller, indicates a significant portion of these entrepreneurs fear their businesses could be at risk of closing. Approximately 67% of small business owners express worry that the prevailing economic conditions might lead them to shutter their operations, a figure that has seen a ten percentage point increase over the past two years.
The anxiety among small business operators is not unfounded, given the broader concerns over inflation and the complexities of adhering to local, state, and federal regulations. Adding to the distress, nearly half of the survey’s respondents cite inflation as their top concern, with 49% voicing this worry, an increase from 48% in March. Furthermore, 58% of small business owners report that compliance with government regulations consumes a considerable amount of their time, a figure that has also seen an uptick since April.
The economic strain on small businesses is accentuated by concerns over crime rates and regulatory burdens. According to the JCNF survey, 44% of small business owners have observed an increase in crime in their areas, which disproportionately affects businesses with annual revenues of less than $100,000. Additionally, the Biden administration’s introduction of 923 federal rules since January 2021, imposing costs totaling $1.6 trillion, exacerbates the challenges these businesses face. These regulatory costs, particularly those finalized in the current year amounting to $1.2 trillion, highlight the significant financial pressure on the small business sector.
Amid these challenging conditions, some business owners are contemplating relocation to states with more favorable tax regimes and less regulatory red tape. This sentiment underscores the importance of adopting pro-growth policies that can invigorate the small business sector, which serves as a crucial engine for the U.S. economy. With small businesses employing nearly 46% of the U.S. workforce, or 61.6 million people, according to Forbes Advisor, the health and sustainability of this sector are vital for the overall economic well-being of the country. As such, the findings of the JCNF survey serve as a critical reminder of the need for economic policies that support and nurture the growth of small businesses.
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