Cut Out of the Conversation
Cut Out of the Conversation Small business owners feel neglected by presidential hopefuls.
69% 50% 87% 92% of small business owners feel the presidential of business owners are feel the presidential election will have a following the election. candidates aren’t major impact on their addressing the issues business. most important to them.
plan to vote.
TOP ELECTION ISSUES
FOR SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS Taxes
83%
0 20
feel the tax code, tax regulation, tax rates, and their implications for small business are a top concern.
40 60
Economy
80
77%
100
say economic policies that will affect small business are very important.
Healthcare
73%
are concerned about current healthcare laws and the healthcare system.
Consumer confidence
69%
are focused on actions that would increase consumer confidence.
National security
67%
feel terrorism and national security should be a key focus.
Source: WellsFargo/Gallup
NFIB.com/Conversation
69% 50% 87% 92% of small business owners feel the presidential of business owners are feel the presidential election will have a following the election. candidates aren’t major impact on their addressing the issues business. most important to them.
plan to vote.
TOP ELECTION ISSUES
FOR SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS Taxes
83%
0 20
feel the tax code, tax regulation, tax rates, and their implications for small business are a top concern.
40 60
Economy
80
77%
100
say economic policies that will affect small business are very important.
Healthcare
73%
are concerned about current healthcare laws and the healthcare system.
Consumer confidence
69%
are focused on actions that would increase consumer confidence.
National security
67%
feel terrorism and national security should be a key focus.
Source: WellsFargo/Gallup
NFIB.com/Conversation
