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To be honest before filling out this application I had never heard of the National Federation of Independent Business. Since then I have done my research and believe I have a grasp of who the NFIB is and what they stand for. Being a small businesses owner and coming from a family of small business owners, I appreciate the efforts of the NFIB.
Over fifty years ago, my grandfather started a Dental Arts Practice in Fort Morgan. His practice was extremely successful and has been continued by my aunt and father, both of whom are general dentists. My mother is part of the business, handling all of the office and accounting matters. Growing up, our family has had more dinner table talks about “the office” as we call it, than likely any other topic. Lately, the conversation has turned to political actions and agendas that influence the business. Health care and insurance changes affect my father every day, and usually, not positively. Everyone in my family does not enjoy the regulations being forced onto small businesses, and the fight they are in against big business and the government. My aunt has taken the next …show more content…

Big companies have their place in the economy, but so do the small. If a large company or corporation wishes to implement something that will benefit them and seems to benefit the United States, it will likely pass through Congress and a small, one man shop has no way of stopping it. This is where the NFIB comes in. They pull these one man shops together, and use money and power to help the small business owner. While fortunately my small lawn service does not see the regulations imposed on businesses like my father’s, I still believe the NFIB could help me. I will be going to college soon and be decreasing the amount of work I do with my business, but if I were to stay and continue mowing lawns, I would seriously consider joining the

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