Taking Care of Business
Is the federal government a coach or referee? If you're a small business owner, do you want the government to offer help? I'm talking grants, tax breaks and advice.
Or is the government more of a referee? It watches business carefully and calls penalties when the rules are broken. It doesn't offer tips or try to even out the playing field beyond the laws.
I ask because I've heard business owners complain that the state of Maine does nothing for small business owners. And the complaint can be heard on the federal level.
The stimulus plan is seen as a good start but it doesn't do enough to help small business according to some spokes people.
Should the federal government do more? There is an argument among economists that presidents do little for the economy compared to the Federal Reserve. And presidential candidate Rep. Ron Paul, Republican, says the president's role is to get out of the way of business and let the markets take care of business.
Literally.
What should government do for business?
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