The economy needs thriving, job-creating small businesses, but excessive and ill-considered regulations too often get in the way of growth. Sam Graves businessconsidercreate Change image and share on social
There are over 20 federal agencies that provide some, or all, of the steps in the export process. This can paint a very confusing and intimidating picture for small companies who often don't have designated export officials or trade representatives on staff to navigate the process for their businesses. Sam Graves agencybusinesscompany share on social
I do not like toll roads. Taxpayers are already paying for those roads through their gas taxes, and then to turn around and tell them they need to pay more to drive on the roads, I don't like it. Sam Graves drivepayroad Change image and share on social
The JOBS Act will allow entrepreneurs to utilize 'crowdfunding,' which permits them to raise equity capital from a large pool of small investors. Sam Graves actcapitalcrowdfunding Change image and share on social
When the EPA says that property owners, farmers, and livestock producers must stomach higher costs, longer delays, and bigger headaches, it's up to Congress to put up a roadblock. Sam Graves bigcongresscost Change image and share on social
Competition is a powerful and essential part of this nation's economy and vital to cutting government costs. Sam Graves competitioncostcut Change image and share on social
By and large, small companies don't want to settle for part-time employees over full-time positions. Sam Graves companyemployeefull Change image and share on social
The few effective provisions of Dodd-Frank are masked by its many flaws - flaws that have been and will continue to be detrimental to the American economy and our financial future if not reversed. Sam Graves americancontinuedetrimental Change image and share on social
Claiming to 'fight for small business' is often used as a political tool in Washington D.C., but it is actually the policies behind that battle cry that small firms care about. Sam Graves battlebusinesscare Change image and share on social
Trade agreements are important because they open up new marketplaces to small businesses, which ultimately translates into more jobs and greater economic growth. Sam Graves agreementbusinesseconomic Change image and share on social