I agree.  My husband & I own our business.  This year we have several employees who will make more than we do.  We are a family business started by my father 54 years ago and I can honestly say that the last 3 years have been the hardest.  There hasn't been money for bonuses and we have gone as bare bones as we can.  I...more

"Such companies deserve government help"     The government has no money to help.  The US is broke.  Raising taxes will only have the effect of fewer jobs and higher prices.  I'm sorry I just don't understand why you don't get it.

The article states these businesses "threaten".  It's not a threat if the expense is more than the business can bear, it's reality.  Most people understand if expenses are greater than revenue you can't function as a for profit business.  Most small business owners have private equity tied into their business so they n...more