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October 31, 2008

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This election season the phrase "small business" seems to pop up in every debate and stump speech. But where do the candidates stand on the matters that are important to small business owners during these financially uncertain times?

Entrepreneur has a handy "Ask the Candidates" feature that shows John McCain and Barack Obama's answers to questions posed by real small business owners as well as an at-a-glance summary of the candidates' positions on economic issues.

The Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council has made a side-by-side comparison chart showing  Obama and McCain's positions on "key issues of concern to the U.S. Small Business and Entrepreneurial Sector." You can view it here. (Opens as a PDF) While the organization expresses opinions about the candidates' stances on its website, the chart appears to be a non-partisan summary.

Other interesting reads:
Business Week interview with Ralph Nader: "
Why Small Business Owners Are the True Capitalists"
WSJ's Independent Street blog: 
"Small Business Speak Out About Economic Woes"

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