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Video: Small Business Commentary From Santa Claus

December 25, 2010

Donna Maria shares video commentary from Santa Claus, a small toy manufacturer hurt by excessive taxes and paperwork.

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Food Safety Modernization Act Amendment Would Protect Small And Independent Family Business Food Producers

November 21, 2010

Donna Maria summarizes a proposed amendment to a new food bill, and opines that a similar amendment is necessary for the proposed Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010.

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Happy National Entrepreneurs’ Day!

November 19, 2010

Donna Maria’s thought’s on the National Entrepreneurs’ Day Presidential Proclamation.

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What 2010 Mid-Term Elections Mean For Small Businesses

November 3, 2010

Donna Maria shares brief thoughts on the impact on small businesses of the 2010 mid-term elections.

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[Video] Why Can’t Chuck Get His Business Off the Ground?

October 29, 2010

Donna Maria shares a video and commentary on how government red tape thwarts so many Americans from pursuing their dreams of small business ownership.

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Mr. President, Is It Main Street’s Turn Yet?

September 24, 2010

Donna Maria asks President Obama when it will be time to address the needs of “real” small business owners.

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My Question For SBA Administrator Karen G. Mills

September 23, 2010

Donna Maria shares the question she asked of Karen Mills, the administrator of the US Small Business Administration.

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My Meeting With Democratic National Committee Chairman Tim Kaine

September 17, 2010

Donna Maria shares what she learned in her meeting with Tim Kaine and several influential political bloggers.

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My Visit With Small Business Administration Officials

September 14, 2010

Donna Maria shares what she learned in her meeting with officials from the US Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy.

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Podcast: My Interview With Dan Marshall: How Small Business Owners Can Influence Public Policy

August 27, 2010

Donna Maria’s interview with Dan Marshall, discussing how small and independent business owners can positively impact public policy.

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