Petition FAQs
Here are answers to questions about the Big Voice for Small Business petition.
Q. Do I have to be a member of TakeCommand.org to sign the Big Voice for Small Business petition?
No, any individual that is either an owner or employee of a U.S. based small business is encouraged to participate in this petition drive.
Q. I work for a franchise restaurant of a Fortune 500 company. Can I sign the Big Voice for Small Business petition?
Yes, individual franchises are an important constituency within the small business community. Franchise owners need the same tax relief, access to growth capital, and representation in Washington as independent entrepreneurs and business owners.
Q. How were the issues chosen for this first petition?
The most important goal of the Big Voice for Small Business petition is to put state and federal elected officials on notice. We hope to encourage millions of small business owners and employees to voice their opinions, either through TakeCommand.org's initiatives or directly to their representatives.
The policy recommendations for this first Big Voice for Small Business petition favor practical initiatives that can drive small business growth, employment, technology advancement and productivity.
In the future, we expect to provide a non-partisan forum where individuals can learn about equally important issues such as healthcare reform, international trade, wage and payroll taxes, government grants and other policies that affect small business viability.
Q. Can I propose additional issues to include in the Big Voice for Small Business petition?
Yes, to communicate with us, please Click Here.
Q. Is TakeCommand.org affiliated with any lobbyist organization or political party?
No, TakeCommand.org is an independent, non-partisan community service organization that seeks to empower the small business community. Our micro-impact goals are to teach startup entrepreneurs, small business owners and non-profit social entrepreneurs how to commercialize products and services with less risk, raise capital, and manage more competitive enterprises with confidence. Our macro-impact goals are to improve small business survival and performance rates for the benefit of company founders, their employees and surrounding communities.
Q. Why does the petition require my name, address and email address?
If the voice of small business owners is to be heard in Washington, it should be presented in a way that is customary for respected citizen petitions. Your address also allows us to deliver your "voice" to your elected state officials.
Q. Will TakeCommand.org sell my name to advertisers or unaffiliated parties?
No, petition data will only be used to communicate with elected officials or update you on issues you have indicated are important to you. On occasion, TakeCommand.org may publicize summary petition results at its Web site or other media outlets.
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