Bringing buyers and sellers together through a single platform is not a new idea - most of us know about eBay's success - but with advancing technology comes new innovative methods for businesses to connect customers with those who want to offer services. Sam Graves advancebringbusiness share on social
Small lending institutions lack the capability of their larger counterparts to hire the additional manpower necessary to deal with the hundreds of additional regulations created by Dodd-Frank. Sam Graves additionalcapabilitycounterpart Change image and share on social
Just as water is a key ingredient to growth on the farm, capital is required for businesses to thrive. Sam Graves businesscapitalfarm Change image and share on social
The best thing we can do to help small-business owners succeed is cut spending. Sam Graves businesscutowner Change image and share on social
Gov. Perry has led the way in Texas on creating an environment for job growth. Sam Graves createenvironmentgov 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
If we don't enforce visa laws, we basically have open borders. Sam Graves basicallyborderenforce Change image and share on social
The trend in entrepreneurship is up, but an entrepreneur's ability to hire is down. Sam Graves abilityentrepreneurentrepreneurship Change image and share on social
The RFA requires federal agencies to assess the economic impact of their regulations on small firms, and if significant, consider less burdensome alternatives. Federal agencies sometimes fail to comply at all, or simply 'check the box,' fulfilling the letter of the law, while missing the purpose of the law entirely. Sam Graves agencyalternativeasses 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