In order to help small businesses gain access to the credit and capital they need to run their business successfully, Congress must adopt policies that support functional capital markets without imposing undue restrictions on providers of debt and equity capital. Sam Graves accessadoptbusiness share on social
When the EPA says that property owners, farmers, and livestock producers must stomach higher costs, longer delays, and bigger headaches, it's up to Congress to put up a roadblock. Sam Graves bigcongresscost Change image and share on social
The economy needs thriving, job-creating small businesses, but excessive and ill-considered regulations too often get in the way of growth. Sam Graves businessconsidercreate Change image and share on social
There are over 20 federal agencies that provide some, or all, of the steps in the export process. This can paint a very confusing and intimidating picture for small companies who often don't have designated export officials or trade representatives on staff to navigate the process for their businesses. Sam Graves agencybusinesscompany share on social
The SBA should be redirected to focus on its core missions of capital access, contracting, and counseling, while reducing duplication, overlap, and wasteful spending. Doing so will greatly improve its ability to better advocate for small businesses. Sam Graves abilityaccessadvocate share on social
By and large, small companies don't want to settle for part-time employees over full-time positions. Sam Graves companyemployeefull Change image and share on social
The JOBS Act will allow entrepreneurs to utilize 'crowdfunding,' which permits them to raise equity capital from a large pool of small investors. Sam Graves actcapitalcrowdfunding Change image and share on social
As newly created P2P businesses disrupt the status quo and compete with established companies, they face the difficulty of fitting a square peg into a round hole when it comes to existing regulatory regimes that don't contemplate their business models. Sam Graves businesscompanycompete share on social
Competition is a powerful and essential part of this nation's economy and vital to cutting government costs. Sam Graves competitioncostcut Change image and share on social
Government should stand aside and let the business community prosper instead of imposing new regulations that will only stifle growth and limit access to capital. Sam Graves accessbusinesscapital Change image and share on social