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Why Do Small Businesses Play An Important Role In The US Economy
Small business and franchises play a vital role in the US economy. With small business representing approx. 99% of all employer firms and covering half of private sector employees it reasons that small business and franchises can make or break our economy through a domino effect. They are the ones employing the bulk of our workforce and it’s our workforce that spends money which in turn keeps businesses operating.
My career started with a small business. In fact, the owner was just getting the business set up in an actual office and warehouse and out of his home when I was hired on. I loved working in the small business atmosphere. It felt like we were family instead of a money making number. We were able to celebrate the little things and
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