There is a lot of talk in our nation’s capitol about job creation.  The President held a “jobs” summit last week.  It is clear that more needs to be done to create more jobs in the country – but if you think the answer to our economic woes will be solved by folks in Washington, DC, think again.

For all their talk of creating jobs, the Administration and Congress has done little for our small businesses – those who are actually in a position to create jobs.  More government spending doesn’t result in more jobs, just look at the so-called stimulus bill that was passed earlier this year.

What we need from our leaders in Washington is less taxes and less regulations so that our small businesses have the resources they need to invest in new jobs and grow their business.  We aren’t seeing any of that coming out of Washington and we probably won’t anytime soon.

• Instead of a payroll tax holiday, why don’t we just reduce or eliminate the payroll tax?
• Why doesn’t Congress and the Administration look at our overall tax structure and look for ways to decrease our taxes instead of imposing new ones to pay for health care or other government programs?
• Let’s do more to accelerate depreciation of costly equipment, especially those used by manufacturing companies? 

It is going to take more than a summit to kick start our economy.  Instead of talking to people “Inside the Beltway,” policy makers would be wise to talk to and listen to those who are actually in a position to create jobs.  If they listen, they might learn a thing or two about job creation.   

Tell me what you think?

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