As the Owner and CEO of a small business, I have learned valuable lessons about running an effective organization. You learn quickly that you need to be able to budget and make decisions that benefit both your company and your employees. However, one of the most concerning issues facing American small businesses is the current tax situation. Simplicity is key for the growth of a company, especially in its early years, and taxes can be an absolute headache when it comes time to prepare and file.

If you knew you were going to get a big influx of business would you be more likely to hire people. If you had a handle on where interest rates were headed might you think about getting a loan for new equipment? If you thought the economy was going to improve would you launch a new product line?