NFIB President Brad Close published an op-ed in the Washington Examiner, highlighting how Main Street businesses have shaped and been inspired by the United States since its founding. Close notes that unreasonable government regulations are among the most severe problems for small business owners.

Government Regulations Hurt Small Businesses

Close writes that the burden of government regulations falls heaviest on small businesses, which don’t have the resources to navigate complex mandates. He also mentions that the cost of healthcare is a major concern for small businesses, as they typically pay more than big businesses.

Federal and state workforce and labor mandates make it hard for small businesses to hire and grow. Close emphasizes that small business owners aren’t looking for a handout, but rather for the government to get out of the way and let them build, hire, and serve their communities.

Close concludes that the success of America’s next 250 years depends on small and independent businesses that continue to create opportunities by bringing the ideals of ‘life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness’ to life for the benefit of all.

Original reporting: NFIB (National Federation of Independent Business) — read the source article.