What Matters to Small Business Owners in the Midterm Elections?

Midterm elections might not have the pomp and circumstance of presidential elections, but with roughly one-third of Congress up for election, they still have significant ramifications for federal policy. Further, there are local, county and state legislators on the ballot as well. For small business owners, few issues matter more than the economy and regulations. While people vote for many reasons, small business owners reliably keep an eye on some major recurring issues. "I believe small business owners are always optimistic. It's a challenging political time, but entrepreneurs are focused on generating revenue, being profitable, finding new customers and finding new markets," said Lyneir Richardson, executive director of Rutgers Business School's Center for Urban Entrepreneurship and Economic Development.