Small Business Considerations, Economics and Research

This series examines issues and economic matters particular to small businesses. The term Small Enterprise (or Small Organisation) is sometimes used for this same category of business or organisation. A small enterprise/organisation may also be a non-profit organisation. This volume covers several topics including: the current law and economic justification of small business tax benefits; the poverty alleviation aspect of entrepreneurship through microenterprise development; the tool and die industry's contribution to U.S. manufacturing and federal policy considerations; the Hollings Manufacturing Partnership (MEP) program of regional centres that assist smaller, U.S.-based manufacturing companies in identifying and adopting new technologies; the role of small firms in the labour market; the SBA Surety Bond Guarantee Program; and the SBA's definitions of small business guide.