A Zogby Interactive survey was released yesterday that shows nearly two-thirds of Americans (63%) are putting their trust in small businesses and entrepreneurs to lead the U.S. to a better future. Fifty-two percent of surveyors said they would rely on the fields of science and technology and only thirty-one percent surveyed said leadership from government is where a better future is likely to come from. Americans think leadership toward a better future is more likely to come from family and friends (38%), non-profit groups (32%), or even themselves (36%).
Rep. Sam Graves of the House Small Business Committee responded to the Zogby poll by saying, "Americans understand that to improve our economy and brighten our future, small businesses will lead the way. The poll released today is further proof that Americans do not believe bigger government will bring us prosperity."
If you want to see some of these attitudes up close and personal, read the comments at this post about the President's economic plans at Independent Street. Here is just one sample comment posted:
If small business owners are the hardest working people on earth and are one of the catalyst for new job creation and innovation then why are they not being bailout? Why are those that have hurt the economy being bailout instead? Why are we rewarding bad behavior and punishing those who do what is right?
Small businesses need a bigger voice in Washington!
(Thanks to Bryan Murray of the Planning Shop for passing along the blog post).
Jeff,
I think this is so true. Entrepreneurial business is growing and this gives hope to turning around the economy. Obama is said to be young and hip, well then he should see how many young people are trying to deviate from the traditional (boring) 9-5 job. This is what http://www.under30ceo.com/ is about, bringing entrepreneurs together and spreading ideas. Government support towards entrepreneurship versus these economy depleting companies only seems logical.
Also, I searched for you on Twitter: "jeff cornwall" and "the entrepreneurial mind" and did not see you on there. Twitter has become a popular social media tool for business and you should start Twittering to share your great thoughts.
The Recession has brought in a lot more entrepeuners. Turning job-less employees into entrepeuners with internet marketing and the like. There, then, needs to be a groundswell of support required for this new breed.