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5 Reasons Small Business Owners Should VoteThis election day, make small businesses count. On November 3, small business owners can shape policies that affect them for years to come.

ByEyal Lifshitz

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Covid-19 has thrown many of America's small businesses into survival mode. Although some are starting to rebound, others are still focusing on reclaiming lost revenues — many with fewer employees and resources than they had before the pandemic.

There's no denying that economic outlooks remain uncertain, and workloads are high. With everything you're dealing with, the general election may be the last thing on your mind. But as small business owners strive to make a difference, it's more important than ever to vote. Not only for president, but also for the Congressional and Senate lawmakers on the ballot who will lead policies impacting your business and community. Let's take a deeper look.

1. Regulation

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